Experts in child exploitation to address common online risks
The Hamilton County Health Department, in collaboration with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, will hold a free Internet Safety webinar for parents at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Experts will address common online risks and provide practical guidance.
Ginder
Health Education Specialist Jim Ginder said it’s important for parents to be aware of online risks.
“We will discuss how to protect your child’s privacy on social media, how to determine the right age for social media use, and how to best balance online and offline activities,” Ginder said. “Understanding these risks allows parents to effectively guide their children.”
Bendzen
Detective Larry Bendzen is currently assigned to the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force where he investigates people attempting to solicit sexual exploitative material with children or traffic in child pornography.
“Ensuring online safety for children is not just a priority – it’s an absolute necessity,” Bendzen said. “The digital world poses unique challenges, and our responsibility as parents and guardians is to equip our kids with the knowledge and tools to navigate it safely.”
The webinar is free to all parents. Those interested in attending can register at tinyurl.com/childrens-health-webinars.