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Go to fbi.gov/ and you will see a way to contact local offices. I put in my Zip Code and found the local office for my city. I think the FBI agent would be great for our school.

I saw their presentation a few years ago at a church organized Internet safety meeting. It was very informative.

[ 11-01-2006, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Jennia ]

Your local FBI office should have a Computer Crimes unit. They will also send someone out to do a (very scary) presentation to parents on Internet Safety. We do this every year and have a great turnout. The only thing is that it is not appropriate for children. The agent that does the presentation for our parents has a separate (and not so graphic) presentation for kids based on grade level.

why not ask your local police dept about what gets kids into the most trouble in your area these days, or what things inadvertently get them into trouble (the internet stuff comes to mind, or the latest drug craze in your area - perscription drug parties are a big thing now in some places for the MS and HS set).
anyway, the police should know what PARENTS need to know more about. Parents are sometimes the last to find out.

We too are looking for some ideas about speakers and such. I HAD planned for someone to come talk to our parents about the New Nutrition Guidelines and the lunches that they serve. But they can't do that til next meeting in February. So now I have NO IDEAS!! HELP!!

Charlene

You might also call your local police department. Many have their own programs and or speakers (staff) on these and other topics that hischool kids and thier parents need to know about to stay safe. They useally dont charge for such presentations. Its a community service.

The internet safety thing is big for students and parents. The National Center for Exploited Children did an awesome job. You can contact them and they will get someone locally for you.

Cindy