Oklahoma prosecutors kick off 'Safe Kids, Safe Summer' campaign

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma District Attorneys Association (ODAA) prosecutors are launching "Safe Kids, Safe Summer" as a seasonal initiative protecting Oklahoma children as the summer begins.

According to ODDA, the initiative falls under its umbrella of Year of the Child 2025 awareness campaign highlighting risks children face during summer months and share safety reminders with parents, caregivers, and communities.

"Every child deserves a safe summer," said District Attorney Jack Thorp, president of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association. "We've seen firsthand the kinds of harm that can happen when no one's watching—a child left in a hot car, a teen who took a counterfeit pill, or a kid who met someone dangerous online. Awareness can make the difference."

Summer brings increased risk in several areas:

• Fentanyl and counterfeit pills posing dangers to teens
• Heat-related incidents, including children left in vehicles
• Online exploitation and increased screen time
• Distracted and impaired driving
• Reduced supervision leading to injury or neglect

Safe Kids, Safe Summer is a yearlong awareness initiative focusing its message on protecting Oklahoma children through social media and conversations with community partners, says ODAA.

"Prosecutors have a unique perspective on what can go wrong—and what could've prevented it," said Thorp. "This effort is about sharing that perspective and supporting the work already happening in our communities."

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