The Youth Council of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County is pleased to present:

Insights into Digital Safety Workshop

Digital safety expert, Melissa Hemzacek, LSW, will provide updates relating to:

Social Media - What is it? What’s trending? What are the advantages and pitfalls of youth and young adult use?

Creating A Digital Footprint - the permanency of online posts, the implications of inappropriate posts, and creating a positive digital footprint

Online Gaming - what are the dangers and suggestions to implement in the home to increase safety

Cyberbullying, Online Predators and Sexting - what does Cyberbullying look like, being a bystander as well as an up stander; how predators connect with youth online, what should they do if contacted, or end up in an unsafe situation; what is sexting & what are the consequences, what can be done

So, now what?! - Are there prevention, protections, and actions to take?

Resources - Where we can go for further assistance and information

Thursday, September 27, 2018

 9am – 11am

Workforce Center of Will County

No Cost to attend – Advance Registration Required

Seating is limited. Register today!

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