U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice presents a National Stop Bullying webinar!

Internet Safety: Combating Cyberbullying, Sextortion, and Mental Health for Middle and High School Students

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET

Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders

Please join the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice in a timely webinar focused on Cyberbullying, Sextortion, and Mental Health. This webinar will give the audience an understanding of the evolving danger of financial sextortion of American teens, as well as share strategies to prevent and mitigate cyberbullying and the increasing mental health challenges that arises from these issues. At the end of the presentation and panel discussion, speakers will respond to questions from the audience.

1. To provide an overview of financial sextortion and how it is impacting the mental health of our nation’s youth.
2. To provide strategies to prevent and mitigate cyberbullying for middle and high school students.
3. To address the mental health impact that students face from cyberbullying and highlight important strategies and recommendations to minimize these challenges.
4. To provide internet safety messaging for parents, teachers, administrators, community youth workers, and educational stakeholders nationwide to build protective factors for youth.

Speakers

• Chaz T. Gipson, Ph.D.  Education Program Officer, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
• Stephanie Rapp, Program Manager, Delinquency Prevention and Child Protection Division, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• Meghan Whittaker, Special Assistant, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education
• Sargent Sean Pierce, Bureau of Investigations, Internet Crimes against Children Task Force Commander, San Jose Police Department
• Chad A. Rose, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Missouri Bullying Prevention Lab, University of Missouri.
• Marco Saucedo, Special Assistant for Youth Engagement, Office of Communication and Outreach, U.S. Department of Education
• Kyle Walker, Graduating Senior, Morehouse College

This event will reference the following resources, which we encourage you to access in advance of the webinar to inform participation:

• StopBullying.gov Website
• Center on PBIS Bullying Prevention Webpage
• National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environment’s Bullying/Cyberbullying Webpage