Content warning!
At Thorn, we regularly discuss the technology we are developing to defend children against sexual abuse.
However, it is important to remember that at the heart of our work are real children, vulnerable and scared, who are subject to incredibly difficult situations.
To help us remember the human side of this struggle, we are sharing Jayden’s story.
“Jayden” isn’t a real kid, but his story is based on real, all-too-common events, woven together from the experiences of many internet victims. grooming And sextortion.
Take a deep breath, pause, and know that you can click anytime.
Jayden’s story
Meet Jayden. He is 12 years old. He’s on his school’s soccer team and loves hanging out with his friends and playing Minecraft.
A few weeks ago, he made a new friend, Amber, who seems a bit older than him and whom he only knows from the Minecraft community.
The two quickly became friends, meeting online to play together daily in their shared virtual universe.
Jayden looks forward to meeting Amber online every day and begins to have a crush.
