Child Safety in the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide
Schedule
Thu Oct 24 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
South Central College: Faribault Event Center | Faribault, MN
Learn to protect kids online. Join us for expert tips on navigating digital risks and building a safety network.About this Event
Child Safety in the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide
Event Date: Thursday, October 24th 2024
Event Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Location: South Central College - Event Center
Cost: Free
Description:
In today's rapidly evolving digital world, children are navigating an online playground filled with both exciting opportunities and hidden dangers. Cyberbullying + Texting + Screen Time + Toxic Images = Yikes! As kids grow up in a tech-driven society, they often face challenges that move faster than their emotional and cognitive development. This course, Navigating the Virtual Playground: Healthy Choices and Worrisome Pitfalls for Today’s Youth, will provide practical tools to help parents and caregivers guide young people through the digital age. Technology is not inherently harmful, but without the right guidance, kids can get lost. Join us to learn how to promote healthy tech habits while fostering empathy and a strong sense of self in children.
This session will explore the risks children face online and offer positive, effective responses for adults. Topics include cyberbullying, online grooming, and creating a safety network for kids in your care.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the potential challenges that arise when young, developing minds are exposed to extended screen time.
- Gain insight into the tactics of online grooming, particularly the attention/affection trap used in exploitation.
- Learn how to build a safety network of 5 trusted adults for each child or youth in your care.
Presenter Bio: Alison Feigh, Director of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, has over 20 years of experience in child safety and advocacy. In her role, she collaborates with parents, youth workers, law enforcement, and educators to prevent child abuse and abductions. A dedicated advocate, Alison has authored two children's books and co-authored the textbook Sex Crimes and Offenders: Exploring Questions of Character and Culture. Recently recognized with the 2024 Visionary Voice Award from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Alison’s work emphasizes protecting children from online dangers and supporting the families of missing children.
Join us for this essential guide to keeping kids safe in the digital world!
Where is it happening?
South Central College: Faribault Event Center, 1225 3rd Street Southwest, Faribault, United StatesUSD 0.00
