March 05, 2026
Professor Mary Graw Leary of Catholic Law recently spoke with Gina Christian of OSV News about the growing threat of violent extremist groups, with a focus on the 764 group, which has been increasingly targeting children online with tragic consequences. A former federal prosecutor and expert on technology and victimization, Graw Leary stressed the need for heightened awareness, warning, “There is a naive view of the dangers that are currently online.” Despite ongoing efforts to protect children in the digital space, she pointed to a troubling rise in law enforcement warnings about these dangers, underscoring the urgent need for action.