The two-day symposium will see youth workers and youth information officers from across Ireland and Europe explore the impact of cyberbullying, while developing the confidence and practical tools to prevent, identify and respond to harmful online behaviour.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions and interactive workshops, participants will discuss how to create safer online digital spaces while equipping youth workers and youth information officers with the skills to support young people in the digital space.
The symposium will include workshops from psychologist Dr. Maureen Griffin, MGMS Training, is a leading expert in social media and online an information session on online gaming with Paul Keating, Technological University of the Shannon.
Emma O’Donoghue & Dorothee Meyer-Holtkamp, Coimisiún na Meán will discuss a person’s online rights, while Meghmala, Mukherjee, Dublin City University, will host a workshop on growing up online and the challenges facing children and families.
For more information on the symposium, please contact Fiona at fiona.bailly@limerickyouthservice.org or call 061-412444.
The Empowering Young People’s Digital Safety Symposium is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme through Léargas.
A member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations, Limerick Youth Service remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.
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