BATON ROUGE — The Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention has launched PlaySafe Louisiana, a free interactive game designed to teach young people how to recognize and report predatory behavior online.

The game targets youth ages 10 to 16 and places them in realistic online gaming scenarios where they can learn to identify predator tactics and report concerning behavior before it escalates.
PlaySafe Louisiana was unveiled on Wednesday at Parkview Baptist School, where students had the chance to play and experience it firsthand.

The game is free to play on a smartphone, tablet or computer and requires no login. It can be accessed at humantrafficking.la.gov/playsafe.

"From my time as Attorney General to now as Governor, fighting human trafficking and protecting Louisiana's kids has been a top priority from day one," said Gov. Jeff Landry. "We have to do everything we can to keep our kids safe, especially online. PlaySafe Louisiana gives our young people the tools to recognize dangerous behavior and help stop trafficking before it starts."
Predators and traffickers routinely use online platforms, including gaming chatrooms, to target young people. In 2025, the

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received 21.3 million tips to their CyberTipline for online child sexual exploitation. CyberTipline reports of child sex trafficking alone rose 323%.

The game is also positioned as a training resource for parents, mentors, coaches and schools to help reduce young people's risk of exploitation and trafficking.

"Predators use predictable grooming tactics: they befriend youth, build their trust and gradually test boundaries, all before the abuse begins," said Mary Kate Andrepont, director of the Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention. "PlaySafe Louisiana teaches youth to recognize these patterns and empowers them to trust their instincts. Youth can feel confident that when they speak up, they will be met with support from trusted adults."