Sophie’s Story
I am a 1st grade teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a large family; I have 6 older brothers and lots of nieces and nephews. Almost 9 years ago, my 15 year old niece Sophie went out for a walk and never came back. She was a loved daughter, granddaughter, niece and friend.
She was speaking to strangers online and it is feared she was a victim of human trafficking. She is still missing. Sophie left $300 in her room the night she went missing.
My brother Patrick; Sophie’s dad, put it in a box and gave it to me. He told me to use it if I ever started a non-profit.That was the moment I knew I needed to do something. I launched Sophie’s Light a month ago and have added 7 advisory board members to help me navigate the process.
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The Problem
1 in 5 children under 18 has been sexually solicited online, and the number is growing.
Kids are growing up online and being groomed by strangers. Unmonitored gaming platforms with chat rooms are playgrounds for predators. Children can be exposed to sexual content and aggressive behavior long before they are ready to hear it. They are being targeted without even realizing it.
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How We Help
Helping children recognize risks and respond with confidence.
Education
In-school curriculum
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Learning the signs of grooming
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Encouraging open conversations
Our Mission
Online safety in schools should not be optional.
Other organizations offer access to optional online safety programs. We want to make an impact where kids are already learning; in their schools. By embedding online safety curriculum into their school day, every child will learn how to safely navigate online. We will partner with the schools first, train kids to spot the signs, and bring the parents in to help.
We will educate and empower kids so they can protect themselves and prevent other families from experiencing the same loss.
Our Vision
We will bring online safety into the classroom, making it as important as reading and math.
Our vision is to help 100,000 kids be safe navigating online by 2029. They will be able to recognize grooming language, confidently speak up to a parent or teacher for support, and feel safe sharing their digital world with trusted adults.
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