KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
March 4, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy ISD invites parents and community members to an online Legacy Parent Academy session tomorrow that will address Cyber Safety and Human Trafficking. The District is teaming up with Crime Stoppers of Houston for this important topic.
Katy ISD is teaming up with Crime Stoppers to address ongoing National concerns of Cyber Safety and how it relates to Human Trafficking. The District will host a free webinar tomorrow, March 5, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“At Crime Stoppers of Houston, our passion for safety education drives everything we do,” says Rania Mankarious, CEO Crime Stoppers of Houston. “For years, we have been proud to partner with Katy ISD to educate students, parent, and educators on the critical connection between cyber safety and human trafficking.”
Crime Stoppers of America has launched their Million for Million Campaign where they strive to reach a million kids and keep them safe through life-saving prevention education. Learn more about the campaign online.
“Together with Katy ISD, we are empowering our communities with the knowledge to stay safe, both online and in everyday life,” says Mankarious.
The webinar will help parents learn how to have essential conversations about cyber safety and how it links to human trafficking. Experts will break down real examples of grooming tactics and messages used by predators so that families can recognize warning signs and how to safeguard students.
About Legacy Parent Academy
Seven years ago, Katy ISD launched the Legacy Parent Academy as a way to educate parents and community members by raising awareness on various academic and wellness topics that impact students. Topics have included the fentanyl crisis, teen mental health, adjusting from middle school to high school, etc.
Wednesday’s session can be accessed here when it opens. All sessions are free and open to Katy parents and Katy community members.
Past Legacy Parent Academy topics can be revisited online.
Do you have an idea for future topics? For additional information, please submit a Public Information Request Form located on the Katy ISD website.
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