Yakima PD Hosts Child Safety Presentation in Digital Age

Calling all parents, guardians, educators, and community members who want to protect children. The Yakima Police Department is inviting the community to attend a presentation focused on protecting children in the digital age. It's called 'Technology and Life Online.'

IF YOU HAVE KIDS IN YOUR LIFE THAT ARE ONLINE YOU NEED TO BE THERE

According to a press release on the YPD Facebook post The event, set for Monday, March 17, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Davis High School Auditorium (212 6th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902), aims to empower parents and others with practical tools and knowledge to keep kids safe online.

YOU'LL HEAR FROM AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD WHO COULD SAVE YOUR KIDS LIFE

YPD officials say the presentation features Russ Tuttle, President and Founder of The Stop Trafficking Project, who will share advice on the dangerous landscape of digital threats targeting kids.

TUTTLE'S ADVICE?

The Role of Technology in Exploitation: Understanding how technology can be leveraged to exploit vulnerabilities in children.
Apps to Be Aware Of & Practical Guidance: Identifying potentially harmful apps and providing concrete strategies for protecting children online.
Understanding the Sexual Exploitation Business: Shedding light on the high-demand business of sexual exploitation and its devastating impact.

IT'S FOR PARENTS AND OTHERS BUT NO KIDS

The event is designed for parents,  guardians, educators, and community members but not for kids. It's an adult only presentation.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WYZhTb.