Speaker Series: Turning Tragedy into Prevention - Protecting our Children from Online Threats

Turning Tragedy into Prevention: Protecting Our Children from Online Threats
The Story of James and One Family's Path from Heartbreak to Purpose

Women United and the Lake County ADAMHS Board have partnered to bring you this compelling FREE speaker series featuring Tim and Tamia Woods, who will share the story of their son, James, a 17-year-old who took his life following online exploitation, and their mission to turn tragedy into awareness and prevention.

The program will be followed by a panel discussion featuring expert Emily Fagan-Zirm from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and Officer Dan Radigan of the Mentor Police Department, offering practical insight into current online threats and how families can better protect their children. Kim Fraser, the Executive Director of the Lake County ADAMHS Board will serve as the evening's moderator. 

Don't miss this powerful speaker series. Scroll down for bios and more information, and register now!

The event is FREE and open to all with advance registration, made possible through partnership with the Lake County ADAMHS Board.

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time:  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Andrews Osborne Academy (in the Auditorium), located at 38588 Mentor Ave, Willoughby
Includes: Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the concession stand

Advance Registration Required.

Moderator:  Kim Fraser, Executive Director, Lake County ADAMHS Board
Featured Speakers/Panelists: Tim and Tamia Woods
Panelists:

  • Emily Fagan-Zirm of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) 
  • Officer Dan Radigan, Mentor Police Department.
     
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Kimberly Fraser, Executive Director, Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board

Kim first joined the Board in 1999 and held the position of Director of Quality Improvement before being named Executive Director in 2007.  Prior to her move to the Board, Kim held both clinical and management positions at an agency in the ADAMHS network. Kim is an independently licensed behavioral health care professional who did her Master’s and post-Master’s work at John Carroll University. She is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University Women in Healthcare Leadership Program and Case Western Mental Health Executive Leadership Program.  Kim and her husband Neal have been Mentor residents for 25 years, where they raised their daughter Carsen.

Kim is currently an executive board member of the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities, chair of the State Board of the Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy Coalition, past chair of Leadership Lake County, and executive committee member of the Lake County Family and Children First Council. She is a founding member of the Lake County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Lake County Addiction Task Force.

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Tim and Tamia Woods, Do It For James Foundation

After the tragic loss of their only child, James, a 17-year-old who died by suicide following online exploitation, Tim and Tamia Woods turned their grief into purpose. They are the co-founders of the Do It For James Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about sextortion, online threats, and youth mental health, and to equipping families, schools, and communities with the education and tools to protect children in a digital world. Their advocacy, grounded in personal experience, has reached thousands through presentations, partnerships with law enforcement and educators, and national recognition for their leadership in prevention and education. 

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Emily Fagan-Zirm, M.A.Ed, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force

Emily serves as the Statewide Outreach Coordinator for the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. She holds a B.A. from John Carroll University and a Master of Education from Baldwin Wallace University.

The Ohio ICAC Task Force is a collaboration among city, county, state, and federal law enforcement authorities focused on investigating and prosecuting internet crimes involving child predators and child exploitation. The Task Force is also dedicated to educating parents and children on internet safety. In her role, Emily leads community engagement initiatives, coordinates prevention education, and partners with schools and organizations to promote digital safety for youth throughout Ohio. Her educational outreach covers a variety of topics, including Digital Citizenship, Online Predators/ Grooming, Cyberbullying, Sextortion, Inappropriate Content, and Social Media Best Practices.

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Officer Dan Radigan, Mentor Police Department

For over three decades, Officer Dan Radigan has embodied the highest ideals of public service, building a distinguished career in law enforcement that began in 1995.

At the start of his career, Dan served as a corrections officer with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, a police officer for the Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department, and Madison Township Police Department. In addition, Dan served as a part-time detective with the Lake MetroParks.  Dan returned to Mentor in 2003 and joined the Mentor Police Department, where he has served as a police officer, detective, and crime prevention/recruiting officer.  As a detective, Dan worked on various types of investigations but spent his last five years in the detective bureau specializing in sexual assaults and ICAC investigations.

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