Elk Grove Cybersafety Forum to Address Social Media and ‘Sexting’

Social media and mobile technology have made Elk Grove’s teens more connected than ever before. New technology like camera phones, instant messaging and Facebook have created a new culture that can expose teens to embarrassment and danger.

Elk Grove Mayor Steven Detrick and Vice Mayor Jim Cooper are partnering with the City’s Youth Commission for the second in a series of forums about cybersafety.

The forum will address social media and ‘sexting’ safety issues. Experts will discuss the serious harm ‘sexting’ and online harassment can cause and will provide parents and teens with tools to stop the spread of digital abuse.

What: Teen Cybersafety Forum: A Talk on Social Networking and ‘Sexting’

When: Tuesday, March 22 6 p.m.

Where: City of Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Who: Elk Grove Mayor Steven Detrick and Vice Mayor Jim Cooper
City of Elk Grove Youth Commission
Sacramento County Sheriff
Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force
Elk Grove parents and teens

Due to the nature of the presentation, it is recommended that participants are over 12 years of age.