Sextortion Presentation
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Protecting Our Youth - Understanding Sextortion
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Presented by the Mental Health Collaborative
Presenter: John DeMay, "A Father's Story, Suicide by Sextortion"
John DeMay, father of Jordan DeMay, who was atypical and outgoing 17-year-old, highlights the growing dangers of online sextortion plots. JohnDeMay is a former law enforcement officer, husband, and community member. Hear how his son spent the last few hours of his life going down a dark road infear, lost in his own thoughts and regret, feeling humiliated and alone and afraid to ask for help.