Free information session on “Raising Digitally Responsible Youth” on Monday, June 16th

June 12, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 13, 2025

 

 The City of Kelowna, in partnership with the Central Okanagan School District’s Welcome Centre, invites all parents and guardians to attend the next event in a series of free parenting information sessions on key community safety topics and what you need to know to help keep your kids safe.

 

The topic of this upcoming information session is “Raising Digitally Responsible Youth," in which a City Community Safety Advisor will build awareness and answer questions on safety issues such as:

 

·        online sexual exploitation

·        understanding the difference between real friends versus risky internet relationships 

·        the growing threat of online luring and grooming 

·        dangers associated with various social media apps 

·        where and how to report unsafe digital activity

·        additional digital safety resources for parents, guardians and youth 

 

Date: Monday - June 16, 2025

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Springvalley Elementary School – 350 Ziprick Road (Kelowna)   

 

This information session will be presented in English and is open to everyone. Please  Click here   to register. 

 

For more information, contact:

Community Safety Services

City of Kelowna

[email protected]

 

Tom Wilson

Communications Manager

250-469-8663

Twitter/X: @cityofkelowna