RCS to host `MySpace’ and ‘Facebook’ information night next week

In the wake of several incidences of internet crimes against area youth, RCS will conduct its second information night on teenage WebPages, how youths use places like MySpace and Facebook and what dangers those sites pose to youths and others.

The January 30 event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. The high school is located at 2025 Rt. 9W in Ravena. 

A panel that includes a representative of the Department of Criminal Justice’s Missing and Exploited Children’s Clearinghouse will offer advice to parents on how to protect their children and what technology they can use to filter the Internet for their children.

The district conducted its first internet safety night last year and the event drew dozens of parents and community residents, as well as students.

Teenage and youth WebPages are increasingly popular and increasingly contain information and pictures which place youths at risk. At the same time, teenage websites have been used by youths to harass or bully other students or even school officials.