ISEE Parent & Caregiver presentation March 20, 2025
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:
Details: Please join us on zoom for our two hour session occurring from 1-3pm or 6-8pm, click on this link to join on the time of the presentation. https://zoom.us/j/98592532327
Who should attend: All caregivers: birth parents, foster parents, legal guardians, aunties, uncles, grandparents, teachers, CFS workers, nurses, ea.’s, coaches, physicians, clinicians, extended family members and neighbours – all adults that interact with and care for children and teens that access the internet.
What if I need childcare: Minors under the age of 18 will not be permitted in the meeting, even if accompanied by an adult. This presentation and discussion is for caregivers only – this is your time away to get informed and connect with other adults.
What will this presentation be about: Seasoned presenters will provide information on what your children and teens are exposed to online every day. We will explore what sexual exploitation is and how it happens in rural communities in the Interlake, sharing real examples. We discuss topics such as: the age of consent in Canada, the intimate images act, consent, cyberbullying, popular apps, grooming and luring. We offer practical strategies for caregivers on how to connect with kids and keep them safe when online. We provide resources and handouts and opportunities to connect with our team and other parents.
What is ISEE anyway: Interlake Sexual Exploitation Educators or ISEE for short, is a group of volunteers who work to spread awareness and education on sexual exploitation. We offer in person presentations for youth in grade 7-12 as well as parent and caregiver presentations. ISEE is a non-profit community committee that is funded via Tracia’s Trust, the Provincial government Sexual Exploitation Strategy. For more information on Tracia’s Trust please see https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/traciastrust/ . You have the power to make your community safer by reporting anything concerning involving children or youth!
My school division adopted a no-phone policy so why do I have to come to this presentation, it’s not an issue anymore: ISEE is aware that school divisions across Manitoba have all implemented some form of policy around cell phone usage during school hours. This is fantastic news and we support it! However harms can still be done to your kids as they will have access to their devices (or friends’ devices) at breaks, lunch and before and after school. Kids often can access computers/laptops and iPads during school for assignments and research – not all firewalls work perfectly. Kids also access the internet where ever there is free Wi-Fi like at rinks, libraries, restaurants, businesses, shops and houses. Kids are resourceful and will work hard to keep connected to their friends and online communities. Unfortunately it is going to take some time for kids to learn how to safely disconnect and our role as adults is to help mentor and support that shift. Adopting a no-phone policy in school is a good step to keeping kids safer but talking to kids about online safety is an ongoing conversation that should occur often and start early! ISEE can help you do that.
We hope you enjoy the presentation!!
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:
Details: Please join us on zoom for our two hour session occurring from 1-3pm or 6-8pm, click on this link to join on the time of the presentation. https://zoom.us/j/98592532327
Who should attend: All caregivers: birth parents, foster parents, legal guardians, aunties, uncles, grandparents, teachers, CFS workers, nurses, ea.’s, coaches, physicians, clinicians, extended family members and neighbours – all adults that interact with and care for children and teens that access the internet.
What if I need childcare: Minors under the age of 18 will not be permitted in the meeting, even if accompanied by an adult. This presentation and discussion is for caregivers only – this is your time away to get informed and connect with other adults.
What will this presentation be about: Seasoned presenters will provide information on what your children and teens are exposed to online every day. We will explore what sexual exploitation is and how it happens in rural communities in the Interlake, sharing real examples. We discuss topics such as: the age of consent in Canada, the intimate images act, consent, cyberbullying, popular apps, grooming and luring. We offer practical strategies for caregivers on how to connect with kids and keep them safe when online. We provide resources and handouts and opportunities to connect with our team and other parents.
What is ISEE anyway: Interlake Sexual Exploitation Educators or ISEE for short, is a group of volunteers who work to spread awareness and education on sexual exploitation. We offer in person presentations for youth in grade 7-12 as well as parent and caregiver presentations. ISEE is a non-profit community committee that is funded via Tracia’s Trust, the Provincial government Sexual Exploitation Strategy. For more information on Tracia’s Trust please see https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/traciastrust/ . You have the power to make your community safer by reporting anything concerning involving children or youth!
My school division adopted a no-phone policy so why do I have to come to this presentation, it’s not an issue anymore: ISEE is aware that school divisions across Manitoba have all implemented some form of policy around cell phone usage during school hours. This is fantastic news and we support it! However harms can still be done to your kids as they will have access to their devices (or friends’ devices) at breaks, lunch and before and after school. Kids often can access computers/laptops and iPads during school for assignments and research – not all firewalls work perfectly. Kids also access the internet where ever there is free Wi-Fi like at rinks, libraries, restaurants, businesses, shops and houses. Kids are resourceful and will work hard to keep connected to their friends and online communities. Unfortunately it is going to take some time for kids to learn how to safely disconnect and our role as adults is to help mentor and support that shift. Adopting a no-phone policy in school is a good step to keeping kids safer but talking to kids about online safety is an ongoing conversation that should occur often and start early! ISEE can help you do that.
We hope you enjoy the presentation!!
