A Parent Talk on Gaming, Online Safety & 764
Your child may be playing a game. But who are they connecting with?
Children do not have to go looking for danger. Sometimes danger approaches them through the spaces they already enjoy.
Beyond the Game is a presentation for churches, schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations that want to equip their families and leaders to recognize online risks, strengthen communication, and prepare children to make safer choices online.
Presented by Dr. Myava Clark and Chris Clark Jr., Co-Founders of CASEN.
What Is 764?
764 is a violent online network that targets children and vulnerable young people on the platforms they use every day, including popular games, chat apps, and social media. Members often pose as peers, build trust, and then use manipulation, threats, and blackmail to pressure children into harming themselves or others.
The FBI has issued a public warning about a sharp increase in activity by 764 and related networks, noting that they operate on gaming platforms and other apps commonly used by young people.
Beyond the Game is non-graphic and designed for adult audiences. We share what parents and leaders need to know to recognize warning signs and respond, without disturbing details.
Why This Talk Matters
It’s More Than a Game. It’s a Social Experience.
Many parents believe their children aren’t on social media yet because they “only play games.” But many games let players chat, send messages, join groups, and make friends with people outside their real-world circle.
Those connections can bring teamwork, creativity, and belonging. They can also bring people who don’t have a child’s best interests at heart.
Why Neurodivergent Children Need Extra Preparation
For many neurodivergent children, gaming is where friendship finally feels easy. That is a gift, and it is also why they need extra preparation. A child who takes words literally, misses subtle social cues, or has longed to be understood may not recognize when a new “friend” is building trust for the wrong reasons.
Beyond the Game helps families and the adults who serve them understand why social-emotional readiness, digital safety education, and open communication matter before children navigate online relationships on their own.
What Parents Will Learn
Understanding the Gaming World. How online games became social spaces where children build relationships and communicate with others far beyond the game itself.
Recognizing Risks and Warning Signs. Cyberbullying, grooming, manipulation, privacy risks, and the changes in behavior that may mean a child needs help.
Understanding 764 and Related Threats. Clear, non-graphic, fact-based information about how these networks approach and pressure children, and what to do if you are concerned.
Building Social-Emotional Readiness. How confidence, healthy relationships, emotional awareness, boundaries, and decision-making skills protect children online.
Preparing Children Through the CASEN Compass™
- ❤️ Connection: Recognizing and building healthy relationships.
- 🛡️ Safety: Protecting personal information, identifying risks, and setting boundaries.
- 📣 Advocacy: Speaking up, reporting concerns, and seeking help from trusted adults.
- 🧭 Navigation: Making thoughtful decisions in gaming and other digital spaces.
