Social media and Internet safety information evening for parents
TUSLA – the Child and Family Agency Child and Family Support Network - in the Mitchelstown/Fermoy area is hosting a free information evening for parents on social media and internet safety – ‘what parents need to know’.
It’s on this Thursday, March 9 at 7.30pm in the youth centre, Fermoy. The event is free of charge and there is no need to register in advance.
Speakers on the night will include forensic psychologist Dr. Maureen Griffin, Director of MGMS Training and Irene Gueden, Digital Safety Programme Co-ordinator from Intel Security. Key areas being discussed will include:
· What is currently popular among Irish students;
· The potential dangers of online activity and practical advice to help parents protect children online;
· Social networking sites, social messaging apps
· Video streaming sites;
· Searching online;
· Mobile device safety;
· Sexting and cyber bullying.
Speaking ahead of the event, Caríosa Lynch, Senior Community Development Worker, Tusla, said: “We’ve been informed through our local Child and Family Support Network that parents in Mitchelstown and Fermoy want to know more about social media and internet safety and how to protect their children. This event is the start of a process which will help families in the community to access the information and support they need.
“This event will be followed up by a four week course on internet safety provided by Cork ETB in Fermoy.
“This is open to all parents and those wishing to do the course can contact Fermoy ETB directly.”
Sadie Allen, Development Officer at Ballyhoura Development said: “As professionals on the ground working closely with families we are acutely aware of the challenges faced by families and we are committed to informing and supporting families to meet these challenges by working collaboratively through the Tusla Child and Family Support Network in Mitchelstown and Fermoy.”
The event is supported by Tusla and Ballyhoura Development.
For further information on this event please call 087 6595410 or 087 7657414.