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PCSD "It's No Joke" Video Series

Video 3 - Report It, Don't Share It

The Paulding County School District, in partnership with Paulding County Government and the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, has produced a series of public service announcement videos about the ongoing epidemic of students making both verbal and online threats to school safety. These threats have become especially prolific since the tragedy at Apalachee High School in Barrow County on September 4th. The lesson of these videos is that any type of message that threatens the safety of students and staff, whether spoken or posted online, and whether intended seriously or not, is no joke and will result in serious consequences. The first PSA video dealt with verbal threats. The second video addressed online threats, and the third video, linked below, addresses how students should respond when they see or hear threats to school safety. All middle and high school students have seen the first two videos and will see the third video in the coming days.

All three threat PSAs will be uploaded here as they are released:

Making threats to the safety of students and staff, whether spoken or posted online, and whether intended seriously or not, is no joke and will result in serious consequences.
Making threats against public schools is a felony crime.
If you see a threat on social media or anywhere online, never share or repost that threat. Do not forward it to your friends. If you see something, say something to a teacher, an administrator, a safety officer, a parent, or any adult. Or, report it using the anonymous tip line by calling or texting 470-264-6152.
Also remember that we have counseling resources at our schools any time students need someone to talk to. There is also a national crisis hotline available 24/7 if you call or text 988.

Register Now for "Tools for Supporting Your Student"

Nov. 6th at P.B. Ritch Middle School, 6:00-8:00 PM

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT THAT WILL SHARE VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES.

SCHEDULED PROGRAM:

Internet and Cell Phone Safety

Facilitator: Lt. Mitchell, Paulding County Sherriff’s Office and Analyst, Sarah Wix

Audience: Parents and Teens

This session will touch on a range of topics including internet, cell phone safety, cyberbullying, sextortion, and https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/. We will be covering cases from within Paulding County and surrounding areas that show the desperate need for parental involvement and participation in their child's interactions with others.

Intro to Human Trafficking: Dispelling Common Myths and Misconceptions

Facilitator: Lindsey Lane

Audience: Parents and Teens

Attendees will explore the uniqueness of the crime, and the nuances found in

trafficking schemes using data from real cases, including those filed within the State of Georgia. Best practices for online safety and

awareness for juveniles will also be discussed. Discussion topics will also include social media and sexting.

Managing Stress for Kids and Adults

Facilitator: Lindsey Harris

Audience: Parents and Teens

Stress is a part of life. Good stress can add to our lives by keeping us on our toes and warning us when we encounter potential danger. Bad stress, on the other hand, can seem overwhelming. Managing stress effectively is an art form. Like adults, kids often feel stressed out. Life gets too busy, conflicts with family or friends arise, homework obligations increase, etc. The key to teaching kids how to manage stress is to give them tools to solve problems and navigate through life more effectively. Join us to learn a few tips that might help!

I Bet You Didn’t Know That Was a Crime!

Facilitator: Solicitor’s Office

Audience: Ages 13 & up

An informative session for both parents and teens highlighting laws that are broken by teens in our community.

Understanding the Adolescent Brain

Facilitator: Elizabeth Lindsey, RMS Counselor

Audience: Parents and Teens

Adolescence is a time of intense change, impacting teenagers' behavior and relationships. In this session, we will learn more about the adolescent brain and the implications those changes have on how we parent our children during this crucial period of childhood.

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