Exploitation of children is a violation of their innocence and basic rights. Because CPL believes children should be free to grow up in the secure environment of loving families and communities, we continue to educate, inform and unite people in action to protect our children.

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Abuse and Other Dangers

Videos by Jaco Booyens, producer of 8 DAYS

  • KidSmartz
    A child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors using tip sheets, videos, activities, presentations and education kit.
  • A Parent’s Guide to Buying a Kid’s Phone for the First Time
    Choices around your kids first phone rest solely with you, their parent. When they get a phone, what type of phone they get, and how and when they can use that phone are big, life-changing decisions. Use this guide to help you in this process.
  • How Planned Parenthood Enables Child Predators
    According to the most reliable studies, among girls 15 and younger who become pregnant, 60% to 80% of them are impregnated by adult men. This pedophilia is being hidden from law enforcement by mandatory reporting laws being intentionally ignored by clinics such as Planned Parenthood that provide pregnancy testing and abortion services.

Internet Safety for Children

  • Internet Safety (PDF)
    CPL offers guidance and suggestions concerning this important safety issue. As schools use electronic devices to teach, your child will be exposed even more to the Internet. What type of controls do your schools have?  What type of controls do you have at home? Also see School Internet Filters.

Internet Safety 101 trailer (2 minutes)

    • 15-Apps (PDF)
      Warning plus 15 apps parents should know about provided by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

    • Sexually Suggestive Ads Appearing On Children’s Apps
      Although this article is from 2017, sexually inappropriate, suggestive ads continue to appear on game apps designed for children as young as 5 years old. World Privacy Forum gives advice about kid apps to help protect your children. This Twitter Post of comments shows some of the disgusting images from ads popping up on these kids apps. (parental viewing only recommended)
    • Only Fans
      Warning: The site Only Fans allows users to create their own material and sell it to subscribers.

Minnesota Legal Age of Consent

609.342 CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE
Subdivision 1. Crime defined.
A person who engages in sexual penetration with another person, or in sexual contact with a person under 13 years of age as defined in section 609.341, subdivision 11, paragraph (c), is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree if any of the following circumstances exists:
(a) the complainant is under 13 years of age and the actor is more than 36 months older than the complainant. Neither mistake as to the complainant’s age nor consent to the act by the complainant is a defense;
(b) the complainant is at least 13 years of age but less than 16 years of age and the actor is more than 48 months older than the complainant and in a current or recent position of authority over the complainant. Neither mistake as to the complainant’s age nor consent to the act by the complainant is a defense

Drag Queens

DQSHChild Protection League and hundreds of parents and citizens exposed the library Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH). Read what is behind DQSH and how the story began in Minnesota at Drag Queens Exposed.

No longer just in libraries, DQSH is now in our schools!  That is correct.  Your tax dollars not only support DQSH in libraries but is now showing up in schools as well.

Christopher Rufo does an excellent job explaining The Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hour. Aimed at children, the phenomenon is far more subversive than its defenders claim.

Patriot Story Hour
An alternative is now available to counter DGSH! CPL has created a Patriot Story Hour Kit plus resources  to present to 4-9 year olds at libraries, community centers and other locations. If you are wanting to get involved and make a difference, this may be your opportunity!
See Patriot Story Hour for more details.

Pornography

Pornography is a real and present danger to our children. Pornography is easily accessible and can pose mental, emotional and even physical dangers. Pornography and sex trafficking have much in common.
18 U.S. Code § 2252A – Certain activities relating to material constituting or containing child pornography

  • Young People and Pornography (PDF)
    ‘A lot of it is actually just abuse.’ This 2023 report from the Children’s Commissioner makes clear the urgent need to protect children from the harms of online pornography. The adult content which parents may have accessed in their youth could be considered ‘quaint’ in comparison to today’s world of online pornography.

The Porn Pandemic: The Devastating Effects on Children & Families
from Family Watch International (28 minutes)

Human Trafficking

The human trafficking of children is undeniably one of the most reprehensible methods of exploiting a child, and the threat is ever-increasing. Research indicates that children as young as 12 years of age are being recruited into the commercial sex industry. Minnesota ranks 13th in sex trafficking nationwide. That statistic alone sounds the alarm for every parent to be on high alert in order to ensure their children are kept safe while at school, work or play. Be informed and help safeguard your children!

  • Sign the Petition
    Shut down Pornhub and hold its executives accountable for aiding trafficking.

Video Selections

Hearing and seeing often makes the urgency of this epidemic in our society and across the globe more poignant.

  • Jaco Booyens
    • Trafficking Epidemic Fueled by Lockdowns, Police Cuts, and a Porous Border
      (49 minute video including transcript)
      Booyens breaks down the causes of the child sex trafficking crisis in America and the links he sees between sex trafficking, the pornography industry, and the spread of comprehensive sex ed curricula across the United States.
    • 8 DAYS
      As the oldest brother of a trafficking survivor, Jaco Booyens turned abolitionist and produced and directed the feature film 8 DAYS.
      Jaco Booyens Interview 8 Days Human Trafficking (20 minutes)
      Jaco Booyens talks about his film 8 DAYS, the challenge of human sex trafficking and how the film can raise awareness.
  • Caged No More
    Inspired by real events, the movie is the story of Aggie Prejean, on a desperate search to find her two goddaughters who have been kidnapped by their sinister father. As the details unravel, it’s discovered he has taken them overseas to be sold into slavery. A drama meant to engage and educate audiences on the realities of human trafficking.
  • Stolen Life (4 minutes)
    (PDF version)
    Do you know the facts about human trafficking? Who are the victims and who are the perpetrators? You will learn how human trafficking works and how prevalent it has become.

  • Tim Ballard Explains the Issue of Human Trafficking & How to Protect Your Children (50 minutes)
    Tim Ballard founded Operation Underground Railroad. Find another helpful resource on their website, What Human Trafficking Really Is.

  • ContraLand Documentary (90 minutes)
    Child sex trafficking expose’, filmed by the Veterans of non-profit organization Veterans for Child Rescue, exposes the multi-billion-dollar industry of child sex trafficking, alerting the populace on the epidemic and how you can empower and safeguard all children.