JACKSONVILLE, FL—FBI Jacksonville and the Duval County Public Schools’ Parent Academy will again partner to host the “Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone – Parent Edition” program in the fall semester 2024. The event will be held at Mandarin High School on Thursday, November 14, and is free and open to the public. Since 2018, over 3,000 parents and educators have attended “Be Smart” events across northeast Florida to help protect local youth from being targeted online by predators.

“Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone” events are led by Special Agents from FBI Jacksonville who investigate crimes against children and terrorism matters. Together with officers from the Duval Schools’ Police Department, they will review the latest social media apps that offenders are using to target and manipulate local kids and provide an overview of schemes that specifically target teens. Please note that the content of these presentations may not be appropriate for youth, and parental discretion is advised.

• Event: “Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone – Parent Edition”
• Where: Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
• When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Who: Free and open to parents and educators from all schools and districts.
• Notes: Registration highly suggested. Seating is limited.

About Parent Academy:

The Duval County Public Schools’ Parent Academy is a free family resource that promotes parental involvement, enhances student achievement, and supports a caregiver’s need for personal and individual growth. For more information on other available courses, visit www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy.