Making Social Media Safe for Everyone Special Parent-Only Assembly Saint Thomas the Apostle School Gymnasium On Thursday, March 6th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saint Thomas the Apostle School will be hosting a critical presentation on social media safety, led by Professor Douglas S. Collier, Director of Professional Outreach & Engagement at Monmouth University’s Department of Criminal Justice, Graduate Program and Officer Patrick D’Onofrio from the Old Bridge Township Police Department. This informative session is designed specifically for parents and will focus on how to protect children from the growing dangers associated with social media and social media addiction. Key topics covered will include: • Cyberbullying and its impact on mental health • Hate speech and its harmful effects • Online sexual harassment and exploitation • Propaganda and misinformation • Depression, suicide, and the psychological risks of social media • Violence and harmful behaviors linked to online interactions Our goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to create a safer online environment for their children, and to promote social media safety for students, parents, and educators alike. We invite you to join us for this important and timely discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!