Digital Safety Alliance introduces iNvicta for Kids Program in Miami schools to boost digital safety awareness
The Digital Safety Alliance (DSA) has introduced the iNvicta for Kids digital safety certification program to Miami’s Rambam Day School, targeting elementary students to equip them with essential digital safety skills.
The DSA, an alliance of parents, educators, healthcare providers, and policymakers, is focused on creating safer digital environments for children. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric healthcare provider, supports child mental health and wellness, while DHIT works to advance health equity and digital health literacy.
The program addresses growing concerns over children’s exposure to online risks, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and screen addiction.
Launched as part of DSA’s broader Safe+Sound campaign, iNvicta for Kids is an interactive platform designed to educate young students on safe online behavior through engaging videos and activities.
Rick Melnyck, CEO of iNvicta for Kids, co-developed the program with Lokesh Ramamoorthi, Assistant Director of the Innovation Technology & Design Program at the University of Miami, to make learning digital safety accessible and engaging. "Our program equips kids with essential digital safety skills in a fun, engaging way," said Ramamoorthi.
Dr. Marisa Azaret, Director of Clinical Psychology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, emphasized the program’s relevance amid rising concerns over children's digital exposure and mental health.
"We are seeing a growing correlation between internet and social media access by children and an increase in suicidal thoughts, depression, psychological distress, eating disorders, and disrupted sleep patterns," she said. "The iNvicta for Kids program provides a much-needed orientation for young children as they start to navigate the digital highway."
Rambam Day School in Miami is the first U.S. school to pilot the iNvicta for Kids program for students in grades two through five. "Technology is an inextricable part of our children's everyday lives," said Nora Anderson, Head of Rambam Day School. "As parents and educators, we have a responsibility to teach our kids how to navigate the online world safely and responsibly."
