Breck's Last Game
Breck’s Last Game is a short film which works to raise awareness of online grooming. It is based around the real-life murder of 14 year-old Breck Bednar in Grays.
The hard-hitting film carries an important message and asks:
‘Do you really know who your online friends are?’
Learning and resources
The film comes with a comprehensive lesson plan. Schools, parents and caregivers can use the accompanying assets to teach children about online dangers and help protect them from online grooming and exploitation.
The parent presentation, lesson plans and resources can be downloaded from the Breck Foundation website.
To find out more about child criminal exploitation (CCE), child sexual exploitation (CSE) or online child abuse, and how to report it, visit our advice and information pages.
For advice and tips on steps you can take to help keep your child safe online, visit our Sort Your Settings web page.
Breck’s Story
Breck was murdered by Lewis Daynes in Grays in 2014.
Daynes ran an online server where Breck, and several of his friends, played games online. It was through this forum that Daynes groomed Breck over 13 months. He told him a series of lies, turning him against family and friends, and eventually luring him to his flat on the promise of handing over a fake business.
He lured Breck to his flat and murdered him.
Breck’s mother Lorin LaFave said:
“Breck Foundation is so pleased that thousands of children have already benefited from learning important life lessons through Breck’s story by viewing and engaging in our film Breck’s Last Game.
“We are positive with the film going public that millions of young people can also be educated and empowered to realise that they can play an important role in the well-being and safety of themselves and friends by recognising signs of grooming and exploitation and disclosing concerns to a trusted adult, school, police and Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP).”
Breck’s story is a tragic and sadly true case
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet said:
“Breck’s Last Game is a really important project which highlights the dangers of online grooming.
“Breck’s story is a tragic and sadly true case. This really happened and it happened here in Essex.
“Not all cases of grooming will result in someone being murdered or sexually assaulted but as Breck’s case shows, the risks are all too real.
“This isn’t an issue we can shy away from and this film gives a really important message.
“I hope parents and young people see it and discuss the issues it raises together to ensure everyone stays safer online.”