LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—From youth safety to human trafficking prevention, Arkansas leaders and advocates are tackling the darker side of social media during a two-day summit hosted by Attorney General Tim Griffin.
Held at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, the Social Media Summit has drawn more than 1,200 educators, law enforcement officers, parents and nonprofit leaders from across the state. The free event features breakout sessions, national experts and collaborative workshops aimed at equipping Arkansans with tools to better protect children online.
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Griffin, now in his third year of hosting statewide summits on critical issues, said this year’s focus on social media is timely.
“We’re going to talk about how criminals use social media to target young people and run criminal enterprises—particularly human trafficking and scams,” Griffin said. “We’ve got experts from around the country and around the world, and these sessions are useful for educators, parents, mental-health professionals and anyone who wants to better understand the risks.”…