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Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online

Family Support
Date July 10, 2026
Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location Virtual
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Family Support Friday Session 15

Porn is part of the online world kids are growing up in—whether adults talk about it or not. When children don’t have trusted adults to help them make sense of what they see, they’re more likely to feel confused, ashamed, or isolated, which can increase risk online. In this interactive 2-hour Family Support Friday virtual training, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm. Through group discussion and practical examples, participants will explore what kids need to know at different ages and how caregivers can respond calmly and confidently when porn comes up. This session is designed to build confidence, not fear—and to help adults become a safer, more approachable support for the kids in their lives.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define porn literacy and explain its function as primary prevention and its role in reducing children’s vulnerability to online sexual exploitation and abuse.
  2. Explore developmentally appropriate messages children need to hear about pornography at different ages.
  3. Learn practical strategies and language to support adults in having calm, non-shaming conversations with children about porn.

Presented By

  • Ana Maria Ramos

    Ana Maria Ramos

    Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Trainer

    Ana Maria Ramos

    Ana María Ramos is the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Trainer at the Children’s Trust of Massachusetts, where she leads statewide trainings to strengthen how organizations, educators, and families prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse. In her role, she provides training and community engagement to help create safer environments where children can thrive.

    Before joining the Children’s Trust, Ana María worked with the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, where she facilitated comprehensive sexuality education programs for youth and families across the state. Her experience there deepened her commitment to making sexual health education accessible, culturally responsive, and empowering for all communities.

    After earning a degree in Hospitality Management and working in that field for more than a decade, Ana María took a career break to focus on parenting. During the pandemic, she decided to use her skills in connecting with people and building relationships for a more meaningful cause. She became a certified Sexual Health Educator, finding joy and purpose in helping families navigate conversations about bodies, consent, and healthy relationships.

    A proud Puerto Rican mother and bilingual educator, Ana María brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work. She believes that prevention begins with connection — and that when adults have the knowledge, tools, and language to talk openly with children, entire communities become safer and stronger.

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