Raising Awareness
Teenage Suicide & Mental Health
Social Media | Mental Fortitude | Physical Activity | Drugs | Gun Safety
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Rep. Guffey lost his son Gavin to suicide in 2022. Gavin was a victim of sextortion, an epidemic that is targeting our children. Furthermore, the lack of efforts by social media companies only emboldens & provides cover to those looking to do harm to our children.
After passing many laws this year, District 48 Representative Brandon Guffey recounts his painful journey of losing his 16-year old boy to online perpetrators.
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Mental Health | Substance Abuse | Suicide Crisis
Victim of sextortion or cyberbullying
THIS IS SEXTORTION
YOU ARE
NOT ALONE
THERE
IS HELP!
If it happens:
- STOP RESPONDING
- Take Screenshots
- Tell Someone!
- Don't send more images
- Don't pay any money
- Don't respond to demands
- Don't continue the conversation
Even if you comply with demands they may carry out the threat.
It doesn't matter what has happened.
If you have been a victim, please get help.
- Report to local law enforcement | HSI & FBI may provide additional help.
- Report to the CyberTipline | www.cybertipline.org
- Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Sextortion Resources | www.missingkids.org/
'Tomorrow Needs You'
Forever 16. Walker was born on November 1, 2006, in Cleveland, Miss., to Brian and Courtney (Poole) Montgomery. He attended Starkville Academy where he excelled in academics and football. Walker enjoyed running heavy machinery and working on the farm with his family. He had an innate and boundless appreciation and love for the outdoors, and he particularly loved bow-hunting with his father.
Anyone who was lucky enough to know Waylon knew that he was an old soul who loved dogs and adults and babies.
James’ cause of death in this tragedy was by suicide. Suicide is a complicated act with a variety of causes. When discussing this with your family, it is important to discourage talking about how the suicide happened and focus on how your child feels.
Forever 17. Gavin , ‘Goop” is the inspiration of the <3 Foundation. Goop was a normal teenager just graduated high school & submitting college applications. He loved art and always wore a smile. SC HB 3583 "Gavin's Law' stiffens the penalties for sextortion and mandates awareness through school notification.
Carter Bremseth died by suicide in 2021. This foundation will continue his purpose by supporting you
Goals of Less than Three Foundation
Raise awareness of teenage suicide and Mental Health issues. Address causing factors such Social Media, Mental Fortitude, physical activity, Drugs, and promotion of Gun Safety.
Social Media / Technology- issues such as sextortion, bullying, algorithms, catfishing. Encourage change by major companies such as Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok. Raise awareness of issues by speaking to schools, Churches and Communities. Promote No devices in private rooms such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and keep phone use to family areas.
Mental Fortitude- address lack of mental health resources available. Provide services to encourage mental fortitude, positive affirmation, and personal acceptance. Spread the teachings of Grace that have been forgotten. Help parents understand the steps to take to help a child struggling.
Physical activity- promote sports and other physical activities to encourage our youth to unplug more and interact. Promote solo activities such as running, skating, and hiking. To change an emotion, you must create a motion. Taught to parents and students.
Drugs- raise awareness of the issues drugs cause on our mental health. Promotion of drug free health and the dangers of experimenting with drugs in todays climate.
Gun Safety- raise awareness within Pro gun groups about how 1 instance can change your entire life. Provide free gun locks at events and why they are needed. Share statistics of suicide and how if a gun is available that time is as little as 3 minutes as opposed 20 minutes without a weapon.