NJ-SP to Host Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

A Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force will be in Starke County tomorrow presenting information to North Judson-San Pierre students in grades 3 through 12.

The ICAC Task Force works with state and local law enforcement agencies to develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation through investigations, training, prevention and community education.

Youth Educator Cathie Bledsoe will be discussing the dangers that the internet poses for children and teenagers. Continue reading →

Prosecutor, Students Partner to Share Important Message

Posted on Author WKVI

Cyber SecurityStudents from Starke County’s three high schools have an important message for their peers about the long-term consequences of their online activity. Prosecutor Nick Bourff is trying to raise awareness of sexting, cyber-bullying and other types of high-tech harassment that may not only cause pain and embarrassment but may also carry criminal consequences.He recently enlisted the help of students from Knox, North Judson-San Pierre and Oregon-Davis to get the word out.

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