View OnLine: LET22 videos of the Cyber-Bullying

What every parent needs to know!

A forum on Cyber-Bullying—what it is and how to prevent it—was presented to parents and students.

LET22 covered this event and has encoded the footage for on-line access.

The 9 Part Series appears below. For your convenience we have divided the presentation into 5 minute segments so you can watch them at your convenience.

LET22.org has also collated a reference PDF of abbreviated language used in texting.  Click here to access the free PDF.

Part 1:

• What are kids doing online today?
• What should you as a parent do to keep n eye on your children?
• What steps can you take to keep your children safe?
• What are some examples of texting slang

Part 2:What are some of the most current ways that children are using the internet and social networking sites?

Part 3:Techniques and suggestions to stay informed about what your child is doing when online.

Part 4:More information on Interactive games online, WebKinz and cell-phone texting issues.

Part 5:The dangers of sexting and Public Service Announcements dealing with those dangers.

Part 6:Everything posted on the web lives there forever.

Part 7:What are some ways to protect private information on sites like Facebook?

Part 8:More on protecting your child’s information and identity from being stolen and abused while on social networking sites like Facebook

Part 9:Some resources you can use to get more information on keeping your child safe from cyberbullying and identity theft.

The Cyber-Bullying forum was a joint effort of the Lowell Public Schools, Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Lowell Police Department, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth and Lowell General Hospital.