Roblox Safety Initiatives

Roblox is a very popular video game that allows users to socialize, create avatars, and access user-generated content via an online platform. Millions of users of all ages can interact with each other, including children. However, this raises concerns about Roblox safety initiatives and how the company behind it polices content and user interactions. 

Underage users may have access to sexual content in these private spaces, or they could be subjected to grooming or coercion by other players. Although generally a safe platform, some players have experienced inappropriate behaviors and content.

At Injury Lawyer Team, we understand the importance of protecting children from online predators and questionable content in every state. If your child has been exposed to online misconduct, our firm can stand by your side to hold abusers accountable and seek fair compensation for your family. 

Efforts Claimed by Matt Kaufman, Chief Safety Officer at Roblox

Harmful content and inappropriate communications can do significant damage to a child’s psyche. Therefore, Matt Kaufman, the Chief Safety Officer at the company, has announced several updates to address Roblox safety concerns. 

Parental Controls

Parents play a vital role in protecting their children from the dangers of the online world. Underage Roblox users can be protected through various parental controls, according to a Safety and Civility article posted on the Roblox website. 

With these features, parental consent can be used to control a child user’s screen time, content maturity, display names, spending limits, and privacy settings. Additionally, parents can block problematic users to allow only trusted connections within the community. 

Inappropriate Content

The world of Roblox is primarily experienced through user-created content. This can include mini-games, obstacle courses, and other things that involve avatar interactions. However, much of this content is not age-appropriate for children. 

In 2025, a Roblox Safety Snapshot announced that all unrated content would be unplayable until developers had reviewed it. Ratings help parents understand what experiences are appropriate for their children, so removing access to unrated experiences and detecting inappropriate legacy content will help protect children. 

Age Estimation

Unfortunately, it is easy for a person to create a Roblox account and lie about their age. Sometimes, even age verification is insufficient to prevent interactions between adults and minors. With new technology, Roblox plans to expand its age estimation protocols to all users. 

This method involves using facial age estimation, ID verification, and parental consent to identify a user’s age accurately. The announcement also mentions new processes for restricting communication between adults and minors unless they know each other in the real world. 

What Are the Child Safety Concerns Involving the Roblox Community?

Child safety is a major concern in an entirely online video game. These spaces are more complex to protect since there is a degree of anonymity. Roblox statistics indicate that there are over 111.8 million daily active users on the platform, and 36% of these users are under the age of 13. 

With so many children interacting in one space, the opportunity for sexual predators to groom, coerce, or solicit inappropriate images is elevated. Online safety statistics indicate that 50,000 chat messages are processed every second on the Roblox platform. There have been several cases of adults using this game to meet minors and abuse, kidnap, or engage in sexual misconduct with them. 

Since 2018, police have arrested over two dozen individuals for abusing or kidnapping minors they had met on Roblox. Some of these abusers were already registered as sex offenders when they began communicating with children. One man was charged with abducting an 11-year-old girl from New Jersey, while another abused a child in California after meeting them on Roblox. 

What Legal Options Do Victims Have?

Inappropriate content and sexual abuse can have significant ramifications for a victim. If you have been groomed, coerced, or exploited as a child through Roblox or other similar platforms, you have the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault parties. A civil lawsuit is separate from a criminal case, so you can still seek damages even if the abuser has been convicted or acquitted of criminal charges. 

A civil claim for child sexual abuse can be made against individual perpetrators, platform creators, or organizations that enabled the behavior. For a federal case, your claim may fall under the jurisdiction of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 1595), which states that victims can seek compensation for various legal damages. 

It is important to understand the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in your state. For example, some states have no statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Some states give victims 20 years after their 18th birthdays to pursue legal action. Our attorneys at Injury Lawyer Team can help you understand what deadlines apply to your case.

Roblox lawsuits can lead to settlements for the victims. Here are some types of legal damages you could secure with a successful claim:

• Lost wages (for lost income due to missed time at work)
• Medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, medical tests)
• Future medical bills (ongoing therapy)
• Lost career opportunities
• Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-harm)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages (for cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct)

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

Roblox is meant to be a place where players interact with their friends and trusted connections while experiencing user-created content. Although recent policies have taken steps to protect pre-teens and teens from inappropriate conduct, some kids still face concerns from certain members of the player base. If child safety is violated on Roblox, the victim can fight for justice with a civil claim.

At Injury Lawyer Team, we can provide the following legal services during the claims process:

• Investigating the platform and gaming community
• Working with developers who operate the platform
• Consulting local authorities
• Assessing legal damages
• Gathering evidence
• Negotiating with insurance companies and defendants
• Protecting your rights under state and federal laws
• Litigating in civil court if necessary

Our sexual abuse attorneys serve clients nationwide on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing unless we win the case. We also offer a free consultation so you can ask questions about the legal process.

Contact us today at 866-757-6452 to schedule a free and confidential evaluation with our compassionate team of attorneys. We will stand by your side in the fight for justice.