Author: John Pizzuro

John Pizzuro is the CEO of Raven, a 501(c)4 organization dedicated to protecting children from victimization by raising awareness of the threat of online child exploitation, increasing resources and funding to law enforcement, and lobbying for policy changes on the local and federal level.

WHAT ROAD IS TECHNOLOGY LEADING OUR CHILDREN DOWN?

One reason why the cyber predator threat has increased dramatically is kids are developing a dopamine dependence on their smart devices and getting a rush when they go online. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate emotion and sends signals to make people feel happy. Its role in gambling addiction and other addictive behaviors has […]

TO STOP CHILD EXPLOITATION, WE MUST BETTER FUND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Cases of child exploitation online are skyrocketing, but funding for our law enforcement is not keeping pace. Technological advancements in our society have had a positive impact on many, but there are children suffering as technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children (ICAC) have increased at a devastating rate. There are currently 325,000 active […]