John Walsh, Others Help Teach Kansas City Parents and Tweens How to Stay Safe Online
Sprint Hosts Free Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the College Basketball Experience
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Saturday, Oct. 25, Sprint (NYSE:S) will host a free event at the College Basketball Experience to teach safer online behaviors to parents and "tweens" (young people aged nine to 15 years old). John Walsh, host of FOX's America's Most Wanted, will be a featured speaker. Media are encouraged to attend the event.
WHAT: Internet Safety for Tweens Event
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
WHERE: The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106
(next to Sprint Center)
FEATURED GUEST: John Walsh, host of FOX's America's Most Wanted
The event will also feature:
The first-hand account of Alicia Kozakiewicz, who was the victim of an online crime at the age of 13
Alicia's mother, Mary Kozakiewicz, discussing signs parents should look for
Tips from experts on what to look for to keep your tweens safe when purchasing a computer or mobile phone
Representatives from the FBI will also be on hand to talk about safer online behaviors. In addition, after the event, the DNA LifePrint Child Safety Team will be on site offering complimentary FBI-certified biometric fingerprinting, a DNA identification kit, a digital photo and a journal to fill with the vital information needed when reporting a missing child.
Advance registration is recommended. For registration, directions and an event agenda, visit www.4NetSafety.com.
The event is part of Sprint's 4NetSafety program, which gives kids, parents and teachers the resources they need to promote safer online behaviors in our young people.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Saturday, Oct. 25, Sprint (NYSE:S) will host a free event at the College Basketball Experience to teach safer online behaviors to parents and "tweens" (young people aged nine to 15 years old). John Walsh, host of FOX's America's Most Wanted, will be a featured speaker. Media are encouraged to attend the event.
WHAT: Internet Safety for Tweens Event
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
WHERE: The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106
(next to Sprint Center)
FEATURED GUEST: John Walsh, host of FOX's America's Most Wanted
The event will also feature:
The first-hand account of Alicia Kozakiewicz, who was the victim of an online crime at the age of 13
Alicia's mother, Mary Kozakiewicz, discussing signs parents should look for
Tips from experts on what to look for to keep your tweens safe when purchasing a computer or mobile phone
Representatives from the FBI will also be on hand to talk about safer online behaviors. In addition, after the event, the DNA LifePrint Child Safety Team will be on site offering complimentary FBI-certified biometric fingerprinting, a DNA identification kit, a digital photo and a journal to fill with the vital information needed when reporting a missing child.
Advance registration is recommended. For registration, directions and an event agenda, visit www.4NetSafety.com.
The event is part of Sprint's 4NetSafety program, which gives kids, parents and teachers the resources they need to promote safer online behaviors in our young people.
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