800+ Parents Send Open Letters to Roblox and Discord Over Child Safety Concerns

Letters raise transparency issues around arbitration policies for alleged exploitation cases

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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More than 800 parents from 48 states have sent open letters to the boards of Roblox and Discord, raising concerns about the companies' use of arbitration provisions in matters involving alleged child exploitation and abuse on their platforms. The parents believe arbitration requirements may limit transparency, restrict public oversight, and prevent families from openly addressing platform safety issues they believe put children at risk.

Why it matters

The letters reflect broader concerns about online child safety and call on tech companies to take more steps to address risks and increase transparency around how reports of harm are handled. The parents' actions come as federal legislation, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, aims to limit the use of arbitration in cases involving sexual misconduct.

The details

The open letters urge Roblox and Discord to review their arbitration policies in light of the parents' concerns. The letters state that families want these companies to prioritize child safety and address serious issues openly, not behind closed doors. The group of parents is being coordinated by the law firm Anapol Weiss.

  • The letters were sent to the boards of Roblox and Discord on February 3, 2026.

The players

Roblox Corporation

A video game platform and game creation system that allows users to program games and play games created by other users.

Discord Inc.

A proprietary freeware VoIP application and digital distribution platform designed for creating communities.

Pat Huyett

A partner at the law firm Anapol Weiss, which is coordinating the parent letter initiative.

Anapol Weiss

A majority-women-owned law firm based in Philadelphia that represents individuals in matters involving abuse, fraud, and corporate misconduct.

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What they’re saying

“Parents are asking for transparency and accountability when it comes to child safety on Roblox and Discord.”

— Pat Huyett, Partner, Anapol Weiss (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The letters urge Roblox and Discord to align their policies with the intent of the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act and adopt practices that allow for greater public accountability when appropriate.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns from parents about online child safety and the use of arbitration policies that may limit transparency and public oversight of how technology companies address allegations of exploitation and abuse on their platforms.