Breakout Session 1a: Online Safety Trends and Resources: What You Should Know
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/05/2025 at 1:15 PM (EST)
In this session, we will explore data and trends in online safety, including online enticement and sextortion, and how some of these issues can affect children both online and in "real life." We will also discuss recognizing early warning signs, prevention strategies, and how to empower social workers, children, and families with free tools and resources.

Belinda B. Swan, MPAff
Senior Program Manager-Outreach and Partnerships
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Belinda manages NCMEC’s programmatic relationships with government and nonprofit organizations, as well as NCMEC’s outreach efforts. She brings over 20 years of experience to NCMEC, including her work with the Texas Attorney General’s Office Law Enforcement Division and the Council on At-Risk Youth. She received a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley.