Uprising and Wyoming’s Internet Crimes Against Children to host exploitation presentation

Uprising and Wyoming’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) will present a special, free presentation co-hosted by ICAC agent Drew Cotton and Uprising Director Terri Markham. 

According to Markham, this presentation is an opportunity to gain the most up-to-date insights into what’s happening with youth today, both online and in real life.

The presentation, titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online & IRL,” will cover critical topics such as:

Wyoming-specific cases

How exploitation happens online and in real life (IRL)

Grooming, sexting, and sextortion

Protecting personal information

Parental oversight

And strategies to start meaningful conversations with youth of any age

The presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Sheridan County YMCA Large Conference Room located at 417 N. Jefferson St. A second presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., in the Coffeen Elementary Library located at 1053 S. Sheridan Ave.

Guests are invited to bring their lunch to the afternoon session. This presentation is tailored for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who works with or supports youth personally or professionally.