Cyberbullying 101 Workshop – FREE!

Workshop Overview

Bullying has become an everyday occurrence in Ohio's schools and communities, making it one of the most harmful and distressing problems facing youth, parents, educators, counselors and law enforcement today. In an effort to provide awareness and education about the implications of bullying, the Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will be offering Cyberbullying 101, a one day workshop in five regional sites in Ohio. The workshop is free and will:

1.     Provide education about the types of bullying, specifically focusing on cyberbullying.

2.     Provide participants with an understanding of the legal implications of cyberbullying, including criminal and civil charges.

3.     Participants will understand policies and practices which address and impact cyberbullying.

4.     Participants will understand promising strategies and interventions when a cyberbullying incident occurs.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. to 9: 30 a.m. Welcome / Introductions / Overview

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Dynamics of Cyberbullying

10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Statutes and Legal Remedies
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Policies, Practices and Procedures

2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Strategies and Interventions

3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Case Studies: Practical Application

2012 Training Dates

Click here for the list of Cyberbullying 101 Education Presenters. (attached in a PDF)
Choose a date to proceed with registration and information:

• February 21, 2012 - University of Northwestern Ohio, Event Center
• March 28, 2012 - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
• April 9, 2012 - State of Ohio Library
• May 2, 2012 - Washington State College, Community Room A-102

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits have been applied for through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Participants are expected to attend the entire training in order to receive pending CEU credits. A certificate of attendance will be mailed within 30 days of the training.

Questions

Contact Mariellen Aranda at 614-644-8694 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jen Thrasher

Regional Director – Central Ohio

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine

Office Phone: 614-728-4147