DA Rice’s New Anti-Cyber-Bullying Program Coming to Local Schools
“S.T.O.P., Then Send” program will feature multi-media presentation, real-life examples, and discussion with trained prosecutors
MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that in response to the escalating cyber-bullying crisis affecting teenagers, members of her office’s Technology Crimes Unit have created an innovative, multi-media presentation designed to teach both kids and parents about the dangers of cyber-bulling, “sexting,” Internet predators, and social-networking websites.
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The program, entitled “S.T.O.P., Then Send,” will be presented to multiple Nassau County schools in the coming weeks.
See it here in Port Washington on March 23rd at Schreiber High School at 7:30 p.m. for parents of middle and high school students.
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The program encourages students to consider four factors before sending an abusive text message, inappropriate photo, or insulting message board post:
- Study the content
- Think of others
- Only send if appropriate
- Photographs are forever
To book “S.T.O.P., Then Send” in your community, please contact Lori Mark at (516) 571-2149.
“If we are to keep our children safe, we must educate them about the dangers of the Internet and how to use it responsibly,” Rice added. “I strongly believe that this program is essential viewing for every child and parent in Nassau County.”
Chris Munzing
Deputy Director of Communications
Nassau County District Attorney's Office
Phone: (516) 571-3399
