Digital Safety Classes for Students, Parents, Professionals & the Public
As part of our ongoing effort to prevent technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation, MO ICAC offers a variety of digital safety presentations to students, parents, and community organizations free of charge. We have a full time prevention specialist who visits schools, businesses, churches and public events to provide information on the latest technology.
We Own the Net: Introduction to Social Media (Grades 3-4)
Topics covered include basic safety precautions for using Facebook, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat, basic cell phone safety and how to get help if something goes wrong. 45 minutes.
We Own the Net: Digital Defense for Tweens (Grades 5-6)
Topics covered include basic digital safety, oversharing, inappropriate photos, following celebrities, video challenges and how to avoid Creepers (predators) online. 50 minutes.
We Own the Net: Making it Through Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Topics covered include basic digital safety, oversharing, sexting, sextortion and Creepers (predators). This session includes a frank discussion of sexting and it’s social and legal consequences, where photos can end up and who might be waiting for them (predators). We'll also cover challenges and status seeking behavior. Students will develop a game plan for things go wrong online. Designed to encourage students to report various types of abuse and avoid online exploitation. 50 minutes.
We Own the Net: To Infinity and Beyond, Digital Defense for High School & Whatever Comes After That (Grades 9-10)
Topics covered include basic digital safety, where and when data is stored, oversharing, sexting, sextortion and Creepers (predators). This session includes a frank discussion of sexting and it’s social and legal consequences, where photos can end up and who might be waiting for them (predators). Students will develop a game plan in the event things go wrong online. Designed to encourage students to report various types of abuse and avoid online exploitation. 50 minutes.
We Own the Net: To Infinity and Beyond, Digital Defense for High School & Whatever Comes After That (Grades 11-12)
Topics covered include basic digital safety, oversharing, sexting, sextortion and Creepers (predators). This session includes a frank discussion of sexting and it’s social and legal consequences, where photos can end up and who might be waiting for them (predators). Students will develop a game plan in the event things go wrong online. Designed to encourage students to report various types of abuse and avoid online exploitation – and to consider how their digital footprint will impact college admissions, grants, scholarships, internships and job prospects. Students are also made aware of new legal concerns as they approach age 17. 50 minutes.
Administrators & Educators
This session is designed as an in-depth look at digital dangers through the eyes of young people. Topics covered include an apps awareness crash course, basic digital safety for professionals, cyberbullying, sexting, sextortion, enticement, online predators, handling child pornography, identifying compliant victims and liability issues. Participants will learn how to guide students through reporting online victimization, reporting and removing (when possible) harmful or hateful posts, working with law enforcement and filing a Cybertip with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Time: variable.
Cyberbullying: E.V.O.L.V.E (End Victimization Online Virtually Everywhere)
A cyberbullying prevention and management session in which the power is handed back to the students – the power to report (not snitch), the power to shape their digital environment and the power to lead happier, healthier digital lives and reduce the stress of digital drama. Can be made suitable for all students, grades 3-12.
PARENTS/PUBLIC
Dealing with Digital Drama
This session is designed to provide an overview of the digital environment. Topics covered include types of apps parents should be aware of, basic digital safety, cyberbullying, video challenges and status seeking behavior, oversharing, sexting, sextortion and predators. 1 hour with additional 30 minutes for questions. Also appropriate for corporate events.
Cyberbullying: E.V.O.L.V.E for Parents
This session focuses on the causes and impact of cyberbullying, types of cyberbullying and apps that lend themselves to bullying. Participants will learn how to inspire peer-driven change in students, report cyberbullying, have offensive material removed, when possible, preserve digital evidence and when contacting law enforcement is appropriate. 1 hour session.
My Kid Would Never Do That: Sexting & Shaming
This session is designed to take an in-depth look at the driving forces behind sexting (sharing inappropriate photos, videos and messages) and why our kids continue to self-exploit, even when faced with irrefutable evidence that people do get caught. It will also discuss sexual cyberbullying (shaming) and the impact on victims. Social and legal consequences will be discussed. 1 hour session.
For all student presentations we request that a school counselor or SRO be available the day of the presentation to assist students in the event of a disclosure or concern. As a mandated reporter I will work with staff to file hotlines and Cybertips when necessary.
What areas do you cover?
MO ICAC allows me to provide presentations statewide.Is there a cost for presentations?
No. This program is funded through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the PROTECT Act.
What AV equipment is needed?
If a laptop, projector, screen or smartboard and Internet access is available I can pull down a presentation in five minutes and get started! For larger crowds a microphone would be appreciated. If you don't have this equipment, don't worry, I can bring my own. If you don't have Internet access in your venue please let me know and I can put together a PowerPoint presentation for you.
Can we schedule multiple presentations in one day?
Yes. In fact, to reduce travel costs to our grant I prefer to schedule students, parents and staff in the same day. Student groups should be no larger than 400. I prefer to work with your entire district in the same time frame to ensure that students, educators and parents are getting the same information at the same time - even if that means I have to stay in the area for multiple days.
Will there be time for questions?
Yes. For student presentations I am generally in the area all day for follow-up, and I am always available by phone. For adult presentations I allow 30 additional minutes for questions.
To Schedule a Presentation, Please Contact:
Email: icacsupport@gmail.com
Website: moicac.org
Phone: 417-599-1455
Twitter: @MOICACPREVENT
