B.C. launches action on online safety for kids after 12-year-old's death in 2023

An emotional appeal came from Ryan Cleland and Nicola Smith of Prince George, B.C., encouraging young people to ask for help when they're in vulnerable situations online. Their 12-year-old son, who died last year, was the victim of sextortion. As Meera Bains reports, the plea comes as B.C.'s government announces actions to keep kids and young adults safe. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #Vancouver #princegeorge #sextortion #cybercrime #crime #publicsafety #safety #onlinesafety #cellphones #school #kids #youngadults #teens #kidssafety #Kidsonlinesafety #classes #parenting