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Amid the fentanyl epidemic, political unrest, and increased cybercrime, families with children in college should prepare for more than the usual health, safety, and financial concerns. Our new article explains how to navigate these critical issues.

Amid political unrest, the fentanyl epidemic, and increased cybercrime, families with children in college should prepare for more than the usual health, safety, and financial concerns. Our new article explains how to navigate these challenges effectively.

Check this out for insights on simple things you can do as a parent to protect your new college student. 💡

Great tips for Parents with Children in College!

🔊 Amid political unrest, the fentanyl epidemic, and increased cybercrime, families with children in college should prepare for more than the usual health, safety, and financial concerns. 📚 🏫 Students and their families entering this new phase must plan ahead for safety, health, and financial issues. A preplanned strategy can significantly reduce stress and confusion during critical times. ✔ To assist in this transition, USI Insurance Services has compiled a list of essential steps to take before your child heads off to college. For guidance on ensuring peace of mind, reach out to me TODAY. #cybercrime #CollegePrep #StudentSafety #FinancialPlanning

Specialists from the NCA’s CEOP Education team have today issued an alert to hundreds of thousands of education professionals in relation to the explosion of sextortion cases. ⭐️ It offers advice about spotting the signs of this type of abuse, supporting young people and encouraging them to seek help. 🚨 Sextortion is blackmail where criminals threaten to release nude or semi-nude photos of someone – either real or fake – unless the victim pays them. 🚨 Teenage boys are being deliberately targeted by criminals in these types of crimes, as they appear in 91% of the reports. Sixty percent of the reports involved 16 and 17-year-olds. ⭐️ Adults can support young people in getting their images removed using Childline and the Internet Watch Foundation’s Report Remove tool. ⭐️ For more information, support and guidance you can read the article from the NCA - https://lnkd.in/ehd93tmX

In cases of student altercations, what strategies can be implemented to de-escalate conflicts and ensure a safe school environment? Urgent Dialogue: Ensuring Student Safety in Schools. The recent stabbing incident at North Miami Beach High School prompts crucial conversations on school security and conflict resolution. A stabbing at North Miami Beach High School resulted in one student hospitalized and another expected to face charges. The incident occurred during a fistfight on campus, escalating when a student produced a sharp object. The injured student was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital and is now in stable condition. The school briefly went into lockdown, with authorities searching for the attacker, who fled campus. Key Takeaways: - Proactive Security Measures: Reevaluate and bolster school security protocols to proactively prevent violent incidents. - Conflict De-escalation Strategies: Prioritize the implementation of conflict resolution programs and strategies to de-escalate student altercations. - Collaborative Safety Initiatives: Strengthen collaboration between schools, law enforcement, and parents to establish a comprehensive safety network. #schoolsecurity https://lnkd.in/gt4XJB6N

Is this ‘kids being kids’ or something more? The acts of identity theft, online impersonation, and posting defamatory content through manipulated images and fake posts can have a distressing impact on the victims and their families. Are the disciplinary actions like brief suspensions and generic warnings sufficient? Were the parents of these young individuals aware? Did they monitor their childrens’ online activities? Should parents assume accountability by monitoring and restricting their online activities and seeking interventions for their children? Better yet, educating kids, having ongoing conversations and seeking out proactive ways to help children understand the long lasting repercussions of online activities is always better than responding to a situation that’s already happened. There’s no rewind button ⏪ when things go bad online. The damage, done. 😔 https://lnkd.in/gP-gQ8Mg

On the heels of the Province of BC’s new legislation regarding the sharing of intimate images, the Intimate Images Protection Act, they have launched a number of concrete actions to help kids safe, including being able to make a claim to have images removed. https://lnkd.in/d658gwd7 Jen Graham, Program Director of PLEA‘s Children of the Street program commented “as a program that spends most of its time in BC’s schools, we know that the sharing of intimate images is currently the #1 cause for concern for both students and school staff, when it comes sexual exploitation. It can cause tremendous pain, distress, and harm. No one should be subjected to this abuse. The new reporting tool provides BC residents with an effective way to remove intimate images from the internet quickly, while also empowering them to seek justice. The Office of the Attorney General has gone to great lengths to ensure the process is accessible and safe for victims, and we commend their efforts in doing so. This is a big step in ensuring individuals are able to take action if their image has been shared, and as importantly, towards holding those who share intimate images without consent accountable.” For information on how to make a claim and other supports and resources, visit the Civil Resolutions BC website: https://lnkd.in/dDYn4xz9 #GovernmentofBC #NikkiSharma #solicitorgeneral #childrenofthestreet #keepourkidssafe #StopTheShare #onlineawareness #OnlineSafety #intimateimagesprotectionact #DigitalSafety #CyberSafety #DigitalWellbeing #SafeCommunities

How can universities enhance campus security to prevent incidents of violence and ensure the safety of students and staff? Tragedy strikes Kennesaw State University: Student fatally shot on campus. A Georgia man has been charged with murder after Kennesaw State University student Alasia Franklin, 21, was fatally shot on campus. The shooting occurred outside the Austin Residence Complex following an argument. The suspect, Samuel Harris, was arrested shortly after the incident. The university has offered counseling services to those affected by Franklin's death. Key Takeaways: - Enhanced Campus Security: Highlight the necessity for universities to implement comprehensive security measures, including increased surveillance, campus patrols, and emergency response protocols, to prevent and respond to violent incidents on campus. - Mental Health Support: Stress the importance of providing mental health resources and counseling services to students and staff following traumatic events to ensure their well-being and support their recovery process. - Law Enforcement Collaboration: Emphasize the need for effective collaboration between university security departments and local law enforcement agencies to ensure swift investigation and response to violent crimes, enhancing overall campus safety. #schoolsecurity #schoolsafety #schoolviolence https://lnkd.in/dknH5nUb