The North Bay Police Service is hosting an information session on Monday that is all about keeping children and youth safe online.
Officials say Wired Too Young – Internet Crimes and the Law is designed to help parents, guardians, and educators understand online risks and learn practical strategies to keep children and youth safe in the digital world.
“A recent presentation to St. Joseph-Scollard Hall, hosted by the Parent Council, was followed by a large number of community requests for more information,” says D/Cst. Carleton with the North Bay Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit. “Our goal is to keep our local children and youth safe by providing caregivers with the information they need. We are seeing a sharp increase in crimes related to online enticement, and it’s a conversation we need to have as a community.”
Monday’s event starts at 6 pm.
It’s being held at Canadore College’s Education Centre campus, in room G107.
Officials say the free event will provide insights on trends in virtual crime, safe online practices, and the foundational risks that children and youth face.
There will also be a question and answer session.
Interested participants are asked to register online, at: https://forms.gle/gwSzL4rjq2nzaZ2f6
