Deepfake Sexual Abuse: Crisis Management Virtual Workshop

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30-11:45am CST
Cost: $0/TAIS Member; $20/Guest
Audience: Risk Management Teams; Middle and Upper School Administrators, Counselors, and Deans; Heads and Associate Heads of School; HR Professionals

With the continued rise of generative AI, the risk of deepfake sexual abuse incidents is rapidly emerging, and schools should enter the 2025-2026 academic year with a clear and effective risk management plan. In this 75-minute webinar, independent school leaders will gain critical insight into how these incidents unfold, why they are an urgent risk, and how the legal landscape is evolving at both the state and federal levels.

Through a tabletop incident simulation, attendees will work together on response strategies and explore best practices for mandatory reporting, victim support, evidence handling, policy development, crisis communications, and community education.

Margaret Livingston, Head of Middle School at University School of Jackson, will share how she partnered with Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group to proactively craft her school's policy and response framework—offering practical insights and lessons learned along the way.

The session weaves together legal context, scenario-based decision-making, and real-world examples to give leaders both clarity and confidence.

Meet the Facilitators

Evan Harris, President, Pathos Consulting Group

Evan Harris is the founder and president of Pathos Consulting Group, where he helps independent schools develop real-world policies and incident response plans to address emerging digital threats, including deepfake sexual abuse and sextortion. With over a decade of experience as a teacher and administrator, he holds a master’s in private school leadership from Teachers College and has furthered his studies in technology ethics at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute. Evan has collaborated with the general counsel of the NAIS, the Texas State Senate, and the Office of the First Lady on initiatives to strengthen school safety and student protection in the age of AI. Learn more here.  

Margaret Livingston, Head of Middle School, University School of Jackson

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Attendees will receive a full refund for an in-person event if they cancel up to three weeks prior to the event and a 50% refund up to two weeks before the event. Refunds are not possible after two weeks prior to the event due to the costs incurred for food orders and other administrative and setup fees. All refunds will reflect a 15% administration fee.