Christian County Prosecuting Attorney: Social Media Choices And Consequences Presentation At Spokane High School

Press release from the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney:

October 13, 2021

Students at Spokane High School were asked to choose right when using electronics and social media.  On October 5, 2021, the Honorable Judge Laura Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney Amy Fite, and Juvenile Officers William McCrimmons and Andy Silliman spoke to Spokane High School about electronic and social media choices and the consequences of those choices.

The presentation included information about bullying and sexual harassment and the  possible civil consequences to schools and parents, the crimes that can be committed with electronics and the consequences, and the way cases are referred and the role of the juvenile office.  Students were encouraged to be kind to one another.   Students were encouraged to think about the long lasting, detrimental impact their actions have on others.  Information was shared about the potential consequences they can face if they don’t choose right.  Students were encouraged to report if they have been a victim and if the first person they tell does not help to keep telling.     

If you suspect a person under the age of 18 is a victim of child abuse or neglect please call the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. 

This press release was produced by the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney. The views expressed here are the author’s own.