How can you protect your child or student from the harmful effects of cyberbullying?
According to recent research, nearly half of teens (ages 13-17 – 46%) have been bullied online. Further, cyberbullying can effect children of all ages – beginning as early as elementary school. The pandemic has led to both increased technology use, as well as cyberbullying and online toxicity.
In this important upcoming SPARK program, national cyberbullying expert, Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., will share:
- Current trends that contribute to cyberbullying & sexting
- Prevention strategies for parents/caregivers
- Best ways to respond to children/teens’ technology use and abuse
How to Prevent and Respond to Cyberbullying: The Importance of Being Kind Online with Expert Dr. Sameer Hinduja
- Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm via Zoom
- For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages
- Expert Sameer Hinduja, PhD, shares how parents/caregivers can address the ways youth are using and misusing their phones and other technology with a focus on tools to address cyberbullying, sexting, and unsafe social media practices.
- ASL, Portuguese and Spanish language interpretation will be provided at this event