Sunnyside School District Presents Going Viral: A Parent's Guide To Online Safety (Photo) - 11/02/17

Does your child have a cell phone, iPad, or personal computer? Do you know what programs or apps they are using that give them access to the outside world? Or, more importantly, do you know who in the outside world has access to them? Cerise Peck, Internet Crimes Against Children Trainer and Richland Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist will be at Harrison Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. to present information about online safety for students. Four specific online dangers will be discussed including online predators and exploitation, cyberbullying, sent media, and pornography. There will also be an overview of the different apps that are currently popular with youth and what steps parents can take to stay vigilant in protecting their children. "We presented this information to parents in October and had a great response," says Sunnyside School District Communications Director Jessica Morgan. "This presentation lays it out there that safety can't be assumed because children are behind a cell phone screen. I want our parents to have this information so they can talk with their children and have strategies for online safety." The presentation is part of Sunnyside School District's new Parent Resource and Engagement Program or PREP and is not limited to Sunnyside families. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Translation will be provided. Questions can be directed to Jessica Morgan, Sunnyside School District Communications Director, at 509-836-8703 or jessica.morgan@sunnysideschools.org