Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
Training description
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 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
- Define porn literacy and explain its function as primary prevention and its role in reducing children’s vulnerability to online sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Explore developmentally appropriate messages children need to hear about pornography at different ages.
- Learn practical strategies and language to support adults in having calm, non-shaming conversations with children about porn
Presented By
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Ana Maria Ramos
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Trainer
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