Laguna Beach High School Educates Students on Cyber Safety and Social Media

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – What wouldn't you do to keep your children safe online?

Laguna Beach High School will host a 45-minute presentation regarding cyber safety and social media for all students Wednesday, November 16.

Sergeant Clay Cranford, a thirteen-year law enforcement professional, with over 20 years of teaching experience, will educate students on how to navigate responsibly using the world-wide web with specific emphasis on social media sites.

“We are excited to have Sergeant Cranford share his expertise and experiences with our student body and staff during this presentation,” said Robert Billinger, assistant principal at Laguna Beach High School. “We have asked Sergeant Cranford to speak with our entire student body and staff so that he can impress upon our students the importance of being responsible when using social media.”

The 45-minute presentation will provide students with information about current technology and applications that might be unsafe for them. By the end of the presentation, students will be knowledgeable about proper behavior when using social media as well as how best to navigate the internet safely.

“In a national poll, 80 percent of teens online reported they have no boundaries set by their parents about appropriate use of the internet, and only one in ten will tell their parent if they are a victim of online abuse,” said Cranford.

“Behind their screens, students may be unaware of how their messages are perceived,” said Billinger. “They might be sharing or creating content that can have potentially negative social emotional impact on their peers.”

Cranford is nationally recognized as a social media expert and author of “Parenting in a Digital World.” He was awarded the 2015 National Bullying Prevention Award and the 2015 American Legion Medal of Merit for his work on bullying prevention.

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