From the City of Pleasanton:
The Pleasanton Police Department will host a free speaker’s series specifically targeting topics of interest to parents of children ages 10 and up. They include the growing use of prescription and over the counter drugs, bullying, cyber bullying, and Internet safety.
According to data compiled by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, one in 3 teens ages 12 to 17 have experienced online harassment, with girls being more likely to be the victims of cyber bullying.
The presentation schedule follows:
Monday, March 11 6:30 p.m.
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Use
For parents of 5th grade students
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street
Monday, March 18 6:30 p.m.
Bullying
For parents of 5th grade students
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street
Tuesday, March 19 6:30 p.m.
Cyber bullying
For parents of middle school students
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street
Monday, March 25 6:30 p.m.
Internet Safety
For parents of 5th grade students
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street
Wednesday, April 17 6:30 p.m.
Cyber bullying
For parents of students at Amador Valley and Village High Schools
Amador Valley High School library
Wednesday, April 24 6:30 p.m.
Cyber bullying
For parents of students at Foothill High School
Foothill High School multi-purpose room
For more information, please call the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.
