Sextortion and online safety awareness

Canada August 24, 2026 08:03 AM

The Kelowna RCMP is reporting an increase in sextortion cases involving youth in recent weeks. Camillia Layne is with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, a group looking to educate young people about the risks of sharing intimate images. She joins Jennifer Palma to discuss how to protect kids.

Sextortion and online safety awareness

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