Youth in Prince Rupert and across the world are able to create an online life in a way no generation in the past has been able to do.
From sharing a variety of media and information through sites such as Facebook and Twitter to sharing photos through services such as Instagram or Snapchat, there is no shortage of ways for young people to connect with the world around them.
But with that increased ability to share information comes an increased risk.
A partnership between the RCMP and the Prince Rupert School District is hoping to raise awareness of the safe use of the Internet and social media through a free public workshop scheduled for May 19. The two groups, with funding from the Ministry of Justice and Northern Health, are bringing Jesse Miller from Mediated Reality to town for an hour-long session that will look at security of online content, personal privacy, and responsible use of social media while helping parents, teachers and those who work with young adults keep track of what is taking place online and talk to youth about the safe use of social networks.
The evening will wrap up with a question and answer period for Miller following the presentation.
The workshop will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lester Centre of the Arts.