The trainings and resources on this page are provided and coordinated by partnership agencies of the SC-SIC. To schedule training or obtain resources, individuals should contact directly the appropriate agency’s designee as listed below.

1 - TRAINING SESSION:
Internet Safety 101 and “Sexting”

Studies indicate that one in five youth experience a sexual solicitation online. More and more cases are coming forward of youth sending inappropriate pictures and private information across text messages or social media networks. This training teaches adults and parents how to apply key safety principals across all internet-enabled platforms used by children and youth. This program is offered to schools and organizations in Richland, Lexington, Sumter, and Newberry Counties only.

AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, Community Education Program
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Parents - Community Members - Teachers - Business Partners - School Administrators - Volunteers - Other Adult Groups
FEE FOR TRAINING:
None - Donations are accepted
DURATION OF TRAINING:
1-1/2  to 2 hours
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
Under 50 preferred
CONTACT / TRAINER:
Keisha Hightower, Community Education Director
Phone: 803-790-8208
Email: ced@stsm.org
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
PC/Laptop, Projector, DVD Player
Note: STSM can provide equipment if needed

2 - TRAINING SESSION:
Internet Safety Awareness

This presentation looks at popular Internet-related activities for children and teens, the associated risks, strategies to stay safe, and what parents can do to minimize risks. (PowerPoint presentation.)

AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
S.C. Office of the Attorney General/S.C. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Students - Parents - Community Members – Teachers/Staff - School Administrators
FEE FOR TRAINING:
None
DURATION OF TRAINING:
45 -50 minutes for children and teens - 1 hour for adults
MINIMUM / MAXIMIM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
15
CONTACT / TRAINER:
CONTACT / TRAINER:
Patti Fowler, Internet Safety Education Coordinator
Phone - 803-734-4098
Email - pfowler@scag.gov
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
Projector, screen, and sound.  Presenter has the option of bringing equipment (with the exception of a screen) if it is not available on site.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
Brochure: "Internet Safety for Children and Teens”
Intended Audience: Children, Teens, Adults
Fee for Resource: Free

Book: “Net Cetera: Chatting with Your Kids About Being Online”
Intended Audience: Adults
Fee for Resource: Free

Pamphlet:  “Heads Up- Stop, Think, Click”
Intended Audience: Teens
Fee for Resource: Free