We live in a different era of technology with our children than the world we grew up in. Our children and young people have access to powerful technology and information as close as the palms of their hands. We must be informed, vigilant, and engaged with our children and students to keep them safe in the cyber world far beyond our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Our guest expert Retired Detective Richard Wistocki has 20 years of experience as a Cyber Crimes Detective and Internet Crimes Investigator. He started BeSure Consulting; a company committed to protecting our children’s safety. During this episode, Detective Wistocki shares his view on safeguarding children and how parents can be watchful by monitoring all devices. Parents will learn tips to become more involved in their child’s relationship with their devices while also learning to monitor and teach children about safety, protecting their emotional, mental, and physical safety. 

“One of the greatest risks to our children are the devices they carry with them every day.” Detective Richard Wistocki

Child crime expert retired Detective Richard Wistocki, (BeSure Consulting, Training for Law Enforcement, Parents and Children) has dedicated his career to helping children by tirelessly pursuing, apprehending and prosecuting child predators.  As an active Cyber Crimes Detective, he educates Law Enforcement using cutting edge investigative techniques and Parents and Students on responsible digital activity.

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Childhood 2.0 Documentary Social Media Dangers Documentary — Childhood 2.0

For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation's mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is CHILDHOOD 2.0. For more resources and to download a community discussion guide and share with your community, please visit: https://bit.ly/32voKpY. NOTE: Bark is proud to sponsor the free release of this film because we believe every family should have access to such a crucial, powerful resource.

Run Time: 88 Minutes | A Film by: Jamin Winans, Robert Muratore, and Kiowa Winans | Music by: Jamin Winans

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