May 1, 2017
As part of our ongoing community outreach in cyber safety, AUSA Lisa Feldman and Director of External Affairs Tracy Webb conducted a series of cyber-crime presentations at two elementary schools in Compton. Coordinated by AUSA Susan Dewitt as part of the Violence Reduction Network (VRN) in Compton, Lisa and Tracy provided a dynamic presentation on digital reputation, Internet predators, cyber safety and digital citizenship to 4th through 7th graders.
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