Teaching residents about keeping our youth safe

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Teaching residents about keeping our youth safe

Updated: Tuesday, 05 Mar 2013, 12:03 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 05 Mar 2013, 12:02 AM EST

Kara Dominick

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - From teen drug use, to cyber bullying, parents, prosecutors, and state police gathered at Holyoke Catholic High School for an open forum on issues facing our youth.

The community safety information night offered information on various safety topics including liability issues.

One parent said she was surprised how police can track down anyone involved in cyber bullying or online threats.

Anne Klejna says, "The availability of the detectives to research and find out where a lot of this inappropriate online information is coming from and tracking it to your phone and check it through your house and your IP address."

Monday’s forum also emphasized the importance of teaching students the value of healthy relationships.

Teaching residents about keeping our youth safe

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