Phoenix CyberPaw:
One Rule. One Workshop.
One Safer Child.
A 45-60 minute child online safety workshop that uses the human-animal bond to teach children, families, schools, and communities one simple protective rule: Freeze. Check. Tell.
The CyberPaw Rule
Freeze. Check. Tell.
When something online feels wrong, scary, or confusing - children learn to do three things. Simple enough to remember. Powerful enough to save a life.
Stop what you are doing. Do not respond, send anything, or click anything else.
Ask yourself: Does this feel safe? Is this person who they say they are? Would I be okay if a trusted adult saw this?
Tell a trusted adult - a parent, teacher, counselor, or another safe person. You will not be in trouble. You did the right thing.
Workshop Format
How a CyberPaw workshop works.
Meet the Animals
Children meet and interact with shelter animals or animal ambassadors. This builds trust, opens emotional connection, and creates a safe space for learning.
Learn Freeze. Check. Tell.
Through age-appropriate stories, activities, and discussion, children learn the three-step rule for any unsafe online situation: Freeze (stop), Check (is this safe?), Tell (a trusted adult).
Practice & Reinforce
Interactive scenarios help children practice recognizing unsafe situations and applying the rule. Role-play, Q&A, and take-home materials reinforce the lesson.
Resources for Adults
Parents and educators receive a take-home guide with conversation starters, warning signs to watch for, and local and national reporting resources.
Who We Serve
We bring CyberPaw to your community.
We partner with schools, libraries, shelters, museums, youth centers, faith communities, civic groups, child safety organizations, and local leaders across Houston and beyond.
Schools & Classrooms
Age-appropriate workshops for K-12 students. We work with teachers and counselors to schedule during school hours or after-school programs.
Libraries & Community Centers
Open workshops for families and youth in community settings. Great for summer programs, after-school clubs, and family nights.
Animal Shelters & Rescues
Workshops hosted at shelters where children interact with animals as part of the learning experience - the heart of the human-animal bond approach.
Faith Communities & Youth Groups
Tailored sessions for faith-based organizations, scouts, youth groups, and other community organizations serving children and families.
Museums & Cultural Institutions
Interactive safety education integrated into youth programming, field trips, and family events at museums and cultural centers.
Child Safety & Public Safety Partners
Collaboration with child advocacy centers, law enforcement agencies, and child safety organizations to extend prevention education reach.
Youth Centers & After-School Programs
Workshops for Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, after-school programs, and other youth-serving organizations in the community.
Civic & Neighborhood Organizations
Community-wide safety education for neighborhood associations, civic groups, and local organizations committed to child safety.
What Is Included
Everything you need.
Nothing you have to prepare.
We handle everything. You just provide the space and the children. Every workshop includes:
Workshop at a Glance
Bring CyberPaw to Your Community
Ready to host a workshop?
Workshops are free for participants. We come to you. Fill out our request form and we will be in touch within 48 hours to schedule.