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Know2Protect™: It Only Takes 19 Seconds (30-Second PSA)

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A 19-second conversation with a stranger online can put your child in danger of being exploited or abused. Talking to kids about online safety can protect them for a lifetime. Don’t wait.  (DHS Video by Know2Protect/Released)