On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Tamia Woods who tells the story of losing her son James, a 17-year-old Streetsboro High School athlete, to the crime of sextortion.

Tamia Woods discusses the circumstances of their son’s death by suicide and how online predators targeted their son before his passing.

The Woods’ family hopes sharing their story can help parents protect their children from the predators targeting teens online.

You can learn more about the Do It For James Foundation here.

If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sextortion, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

aParently Speaking is presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and sponsored by Mazda of Kent.

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at podcast@northeastohioparent.com

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