January was an exciting time of growth and expansion for Enough Is Enough^® (EIE) with the successful statewide launch of our Internet Safety 101^® Program. EIE joined the Utah Council for Crime Prevention (UCCP), our lead state partner, at their 14th annual Power of Prevention Conference to hold three separate Internet Safety 101^® Trainings and Workshops where we trained over 100 parents and community leaders with the 101 Program. In addition to our trainings we also met with corporate leaders to support our Utah efforts.

EIE President Donna Rice Hughes  launching Internet Safety 101® in Utah

EIE President and CEO Donna Rice Hughes and EIE Spokesperson and former OJJDP Administrator Bob Flores, ESQ conducted two train-the-trainer workshops. They led a full day Internet Safety 101^® Advanced Ambassador Training. There was also a half-day Internet Safety 101^® Basic Facilitator Training. 101 Facilitators may take the Program into their communities to teach and share with others. The launch wrapped up Saturday with an Internet Safety 101^® Faith-based Workshop for church leaders led by Donna. Among those trained during the Utah launch were leaders from Utah PTA, Women for Decency, Netsafe Utah, D.A.R.E, the Salvation Army, the LDS Church, Fight the New Drug, Cyberhood Watch, and Bradley PR Agency as well as law enforcement. We also had leaders from other states join us for the Ambassador training. We are very proud of our first graduating class of certified Ambassadors and Facilitators committed to sharing the Internet Safety 101^® Program statewide in Utah. 

The first graduating class of Internet Safety 101 Ambassadors

"I just completed the Ambassador level training for Internet Safety 101 at the Utah Council on Crime Prevention. What a great course, the training and tools Enough is Enough has put together. I am a Police Officer for the last 15 years. I have been assigned as a Juvenile Services Officer for the last 4 years. This issue has come up many times and I have wanted something to help parents understand the dangers and what they could do to protect their children. This program is it. I'm taking this back to San Diego to spread it as far as I can. Thank you Donna for putting this together."

If you are interested in becoming an Internet Safety 101^®Ambassador or Facilitator, learn more about our Ambassador/Facilitator Program by visiting our website or email lgaulin@enough.org 

EIE Advisory Board member Mark Gilman's second blog in his Digitally Aware Parent series is featured this month 

on the EIE Blog. 

Excerpt: 

It also wasn't that long ago that young adolescents spent weeks, months and sometimes years (okay, this was me) to muster the courage to share some candy, a valentine and yes, maybe a kiss for that girl (or boy) we had temporarily set our hearts on. Unfortunately, through the advent of social media and texting - this is no longer the case. 

To read the full post visit the EIE Blog. 

"Education in America," USA Today  

EIE President and CEO Donna Rice Hughes will be the featured Internet Safety expert in the next edition of Education in America. This publication is a 12-page stand-alone supplement in USA Today reaching over 1.2 million readers. The publication will also be distributed at the 2012 National PTA Legislative Conference, the 72nd Annual Conference National School Boards Association, the 116th Annual National PTA Convention, in PTA's e-newsletter, and through various social media outlets. Keep your eyes peeled for the publication scheduled for release on March 28, 2012.

War on Illegal P*rnography

As a part of the War on Illegal P*rnography Coalition, we are calling on members of Congress to conduct Congressional hearings on the harms from p*rnography and the need to vigorously enforce U.S. federal obscenity laws. Click here to sign the petition and urge members of Congress to take a stand and join the fight in the War on Illegal Pornography.

Safer Internet Day- February 7, 2012

Grandmother, Linda Parker, with her copies of Internet Safety 101®

This year's theme, "Connecting Generations and Educating Each Other" is a great reminder that all generations are affected by online technologies and that new connections are able to be made across generations through 

online technologies. 83% of all those surveyed by Microsoft and AARP in the "Connect Generations" survey consider going online to be a "helpful" form of communication for family members of all ages. The increase of generational connection online emphasizes the increased need for all generations, parents and grandparents especially, to be educated, equipped, and empowered as the first line of defense to prevent dangers and risks associated with the ever-changing online technologies. The Internet Safety 101^® Program is an easy way for parents and grandparents to become armed with the Rules 'N Tools^® necessary to keep kids safe on all Internet-enabled devices.

End of Year Fundraising

Thank you for supporting us during our End of Year Fundraising campaign via email and social media campaigns, personal letters, private donors, radio programs, and corporate giving. With your help we had great success. But there is still more to do and we need your financial support. If you haven't already, make a tax-deductible financial contribution online or call 1-888-744-0004. Remember, our children are our most precious resource and it is our responsibility to protect them and their innocence.

Internet Safety 101^® Radio Program Launch

EIE's Internet Safety 101^® Radio Program aired in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and San Diego markets as well as on Sirius XM Radio. The Program is a compilation of clips of children, parents, and top doctors and clinicians from the Internet Safety 101^® DVD Teaching Series as well as an interview with award-winning producer Mark Larson and Internet Safety 101^® DVD Executive Producer and Host Donna Rice Hughes. Would you like to sponsor the Internet Safety 101^®Radio Program in your region? Please contact us at lgaulin@enough.org for more information.

Youth for Christ Annual Conference         January 13, 2012- Saratoga Springs, NY

EIE President and CEO Donna Rice Hughes was the keynote speaker for the Youth for Christ Annual Conference. Donna led an hour-long Internet Safety 101^® workshop for parents, caring adults and community leaders.

Immanuel Bible Church,                             January 28-29, 2012- Springfield, VA

Internet Safety 101® Table at Immanuel Bible Church

EIE Executive Director Alan Fischer joined Michael and Christine Leahy of Bravehearts Ministry to introduce parents,grandparents, and the church community to the Internet Safety 101^® Program. Michael and Christine Leahy are leaders in the battle for sexual integrity and offer parents and church leaders hope by teaching them proven strategies for prevention. Michael attended the Internet Safety 101^® launch two years ago and enthusiastically endorses the Internet Safety 101^® Program.

Don Kroah Show

EIE President Donna Rice Hughes joined Don Kroah on The Don Kroah show to discuss Enough Is Enough^® and Internet Safety 101^®.

Click here to LISTEN.

Deseret News

Parents, other adults, need to understand tactics of online sex trades.  

"The bad guys are always steps ahead of the good guys online, making an awareness of the way the online sex trades and sexual predators work vitally important to parents," said EIE President Donna Rice Hughes. 

Click here to read full article. 

KSL.com

Preventing Porn Addiction for Minors is no Child's Game.

"They're always on the cutting edge. They've usually got plenty of money, and they've got a consumable product that's highly addictive," said Donna Rice Hughes, president of Virginia-based Enough is Enough^®, which introduced its "Internet Safety 101" training materials in Utah Saturday. 

Click here to read full article. 

Salvo Magazine

EIE President Donna Rice Hughes will be featured in the upcoming issue of Salvo Magazine. The issue will be out this spring.