Use Code TRUECRIMEPREVENTION for 25% off The McGruff Shop:https://mcgruff.org/shop-mcgruff/Starring on the hit reality series "Dance Moms" at just 13 years old, Lennon Torres has lived most of her life in the spotlight, being both witness to and victim of the dangers of online exploitation and the harmful role social media can play in young people’s lives. Now a leading voice for accountability in the tech industry, Lennon has dedicated her work to protecting kids and raising awareness of the real risks that exist online.In this episode of True Crime Prevention, Lennon joins host Paul DelPonte to share her powerful story, her message to tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, the urgent need for stronger protections against social media harms, and her experiences dealing with LGBTQ hate.🎧 Listen to more episodes of True Crime Prevention:https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations with survivors, advocates, and experts on how we can all help prevent crime.💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone