Sexting, Cyberbullying and Adolescent Relationships-American River College: FKCE

This class will discuss social media and the impact of “constant connection,” sexting realities and risks, online porn, personal policies on using social media. Sexting has led to bullying, cyberbullying and even suicide. The discussion of how teens harass and bully as a result of social media. Areas covered will include the prevalence, course and consequences of teen dating violence, describe positive and negatives of a connected adolescent, recognize the importance of screening and timely management of coerced and nonconsensual texting, what are healthy adolescent relationships and warning signs of dangerous relationships, communication and conflict. You will leave with more awareness of the role social media plays in our youth’s lives.

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Location: American River College, 4700 College Oak Drive, HEED 700. Enter campus off Myrtle Ave. Park in Lots A or B (you will have to pay for parking, $2.00). Do not park in a staff area (yellow). Walk on the sidewalk on the left across from new Student Center toward the Child Development Center and turn left down the sidewalk. HEED 700 is behind the CDC and to the left.