January 8, 2026
AFN: Amid 'skyrocketing' child exploitation, advocates want changes now
A national children’s online safety group is pressing Congress to make child protection a top legislative priority.
Kathy Hatem, senior communications advisor for Enough Is Enough®, says kids and the internet do not mix well, and her team wants this to be the year more child protections are added.
"Enough Is Enough® is urging our congressional leaders to prioritize foundational online child safety laws in 2026," she tells AFN. "We know that without action, our children remain dangerously exposed to online harms; they're even losing their lives as a result of the harms they're exposed to."