Cyber Safety

Community Parent Center Hosting Cyber

Safety Program

For Parents, Students and Community

Members

Concerned parents already are reserving their seats for “Cyber

Safety:  Dangers of Cyber-bullying,

Social Media and Internet Safety” a parent-student targeted program that will

be hosted by the Community Parent Center and the Bellmore Merrick CHSD, in

partnership with Legislator David Denenberg at the Brookside School, 1260

Meadowbrook Road in North Merrick, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

The program,

addressing the issues of cyber-bullying, social media and online exploitation,  will be presented by Sharon Galvin and

experienced law enforcement officer. 

Bullying

and cyber-bullying are two of the biggest problems in schools across our

country today.   Over 3.2 million students

are victims of bullying each year. 

Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online.  1 in 5 teens admit to sending suggestive

photos/videos to their peers.  95% of

teens use the internet daily.

You will learn what can happen when YOUR kid’s impulses meet powerful

technology.

The presentation will focus on:

·        

What

parents need to know about cyber-bullying, sexting & social media

·        

Protecting

your tween’s/teen’s online safety & reputation

In this day in age,

practically everyone uses the internet. 

However, children and teens often do not realize that what they post and

share online can have serious consequences.   “Children

and teens going online can run into real trouble,” said Wendy Tepfer, executive

director of the Community Parent Center, “and it’s important that parents

understand how they can help their kids navigate the Web safely and keep them

safe from harm. 

 “Cyber Safety” will be presented free of

charge, but pre-registration is requested.  To Register for this

program or for more information contact Wendy Tepfer at the Community Parent

Center at (516) 771-9346 or e-mail cpc1260A@hotmail.com

           . Established in 1988,

the Community Parent Center is Bellmore-Merrick’s resource center for quality

parent and community education programs addressing substance and alcohol abuse

prevention, bullying/ harassment and youth violence prevention, and safe teen

driving. Focusing on

parenting issues and family wellness, the Center is committed to working with

local parent and community organizations to bring parents information,

resources and the opportunity to be part of a supportive parent network. For

more information about the Parent Center and their programs, contact

516-771-9346 or cpc1260@hotmail.com.