Children are vulnerable to technological dangers (cyber bullying, sexting) and negative social influences (gun violence, drugs, gangs) like never before.
Members of law enforcement, government, and the education community gathered on October 22 at the BCIU Education Centre to consider these threats and the resources available to help schools, communities, and families keep kids safe.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PA Attorney General TOM CORBETT
Tom Corbett was elected to serve as attorney general, Pennsylvania's chief law enforcement officer, in 2004. In November 2008, he won reelection, drawing strong bipartisan support for the office's ongoing mission to make the commonwealth a safer and better place for families to live, work, and grow. read full bio
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presenters
Session 1
DIGITAL DANGERS: Cyber Bullying, Sexting, and Social Networking (My Space, Facebook)
- Donald Stewart, County Detective,
Berks County DA's Office
- Kelly S. Kline, Assistant District Attorney, Berks County DA's Office
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Session 2
INFLUENCES ON OUR YOUTH: Hate Crimes and Gang Activity
- Michelle Gwinn Nutter,
Project Manager, Center for Safe Schools
- Steve Powell, Lieutenant, City of Reading Police Department
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Session 3
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES
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RESOURCES
Download a list of resources for Keeping Kids Safe
Download information about the Safe Schools Conference that was held
in Harrisburg, May 3 - 5, 2010.
Download the Center for Safe Schools brochure.
Download the Berks County District Attorney's Office brochure.
Download the Bullying Prevention handout.
Download the Official School Administrator's Guide to Understanding
MySpace and Resolving Social Networking Issues.
Presented in collaboration with:
contact:
Nancy Hoban - 610-987-8404 - nanhob@berksiu.org