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Missouri's Governor Matt Blunt along with the I Know Better (INOBTR) campaign, continued efforts to protect Missouri’s children from Internet Predators.

Gov. Blunt said. “If we cannot keep our children safe, we cannot ensure they have access to the opportunities they deserve. We are providing members of the law enforcement community with the tools they need to help ensure our children are protected when they log on to the Internet.”

The Governor signed HB #8 which provides $150,000 for the INOBTR campaign.  The monies will support public awareness and education initiative to fight Internet predators.

INOBTR Founder Steve Schankman said. “These much needed dollars we are receiving will help us do just that. We want to reach children, parents, educators and community leaders to help them understand potential online dangers.”

Due to the Governors tough stance, Missouri has one of the toughest versions of Jessica’s Law in the nation. He also created a multi-jurisdictional Internet Cyber Crimes Task Force and a related grant program to help protect children from online predators.