Exploring Trends in Tech Use and Internet Safety with Youth

Your Course Description

Your Competency Focus Area

At-Risk Behaviors

When young people don’t see the need to access the internet carefully, they may experience harm or exploitation with lasting negative impacts. Creating space to talk about what they’re experiencing online is essential.
You can support youth by engaging in open conversations about safe social media use and equip them with critical thinking skills to safely navigate the digital landscape.
Join us to ensure you’re contributing to safer online experiences for the youth you work with.

Your Learning Objectives

Learn about popular apps and features youth currently use
Recognize the role of online culture in youths’ daily lives
Identify how young people may experience exploitation online
Explore the impact of young people accessing pornography
Learn how you can facilitate conversations with youth about internet safety

Your Course Details

Completion Certificate
Youth Worker Track
This training will count as 1.5 CE hours for most boards. Please contact your board directly with questions on submitting. Course details for CE submissions provided.

Your Trainer

Carly Hiti is the Safe Harbor Youth Advocate at the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) in Duluth, MN. In her current role, Carly provides supportive services to youth across four counties who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and/or sex trafficking. Prior to this role, she worked with homeless and runaway youth in a shelter setting providing basic needs and care to youth involved in child protection matters. In addition to direct services, Carly provides education and outreach to students in local middle and high schools, trains professionals on how to connect with and support youth, and frequently collaborates with prosecutors, child protection, law enforcement, and juvenile corrections to support youth in a variety of settings. Carly has earned certifications in Sexual Assault Advocacy, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and ChildFirst® Forensic Interviewing Protocol.