Safe School Manager, Jenna Fondren showcases how to address Cyber Safety for Teens. Teach students how to stay safe online, effectively combat and address cyberbullying, create a positive online community, and a positive online reputation. Specifically, how to respond appropriately when exposed to inappropriate content, identifying dangerous requests and language, understanding privacy, how the internet is permanent, and the value of words and actions online. When: Dec 1, 2020 01:00 PM Central Time  Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here! This virtual safety presentation has been made possible by our Safe School Institute Donors: Spindletop Charities Phillips 66 H-E-B Tournament of Champions Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wayne Duddlesten Foundation T-Mobile and Connectivity Source The Hamill Foundation The Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation The Gordon A. Cain Foundation

There is an inseparable link between Human Trafficking and the Internet. Safe Community Manager, Sydney Zuiker, highlights the nexus between pornography, trafficking, and grooming techniques used by predators. Gain an understanding through examples of direct messages used to lure students away from their homes, and most importantly how to have the uneasy but necessary conversations with your student. Thank you to Love People Not Pixels and Dr. Nissi Hamilton for partnering with us to provide valuable videos throughout this presentation! When: Dec 3, 2020 01:00 PM Central Time Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here! This presentation is made possible by our Safe Community Program sponsors: Texas Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Harris County Commissioners Court – Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Commissioners Court – Commissioner R. Jack Cagle The Hamill Foundation The Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation Linda and Lawrence Levy Houston PetSet

Join Crime Stoppers of Houston and Be S.M.A.R.T. Katy for a presentation about safe gun storage. In this presentation we will discuss how to safety secure guns, the importance of modeling responsible behavior, asking about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes, the role of guns in suicide, and how to share this information with others. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/BESMART_CSOH 

Due to COVID-19 and the current social distancing recommendations, we are cancelling this year’s annual tree ceremony event. This is a very important and meaningful event for all victim families in our area. Our team is looking at alternate options, but wanted to inform you that there will be no physical event at the Crime Stoppers building on December 12th. We will provide an update as soon as we are able to. Thank you for your understanding.

As the holidays near, many look forward to family gatherings and tradition but for others the holidays can worsen stress, anxiety, and depression. Join Safe School Institute Manager, Jenna Fondren, as she sits down with a guest to talk about why we see a shift in mental health during this time, student struggles, and what are the best strategies to cope. When: Dec 14, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here! This virtual Statewide Training is made possible by Texas Education Agency (TEA).