Write a commentThe Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) recently delivered an internet safety event for parents, guardians and those working with young people.
The aim of the event held at Cullyhanna Community Centre was to provide adults with information, advice, and helpful tips to safely guide young people online, as well as highlight potential online dangers.
Wayne Denner, who has worked over 20 years internationally as a trainer and speaker on the topic, gave critical insight as to how social media and apps positively and negatively impact the lives of young people. He also provided a number of tools and practical ways in which those responsible for young people and children can help safeguard them.
Slieve Gullion DEA Forum Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne highlighted the issues many parents and youth workers face and said, “The use of smart phones and tablets are very much a common place item in homes as was the television in our day. We also know that the use of these gadgets open up and connect our young people to a much wider world within a matter of seconds. With all of this smart technology and instant connection to information, often we don’t know how to protect our young people as they navigate their way through social media, apps, and the internet”.
The event was supported by Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s PCSP and the PSNI. Also in attendance were representatives from Southern Regional College, Southern Trust, Looked After Children and Community Groups.
