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Anti-Cyber Bullying Program

The program,  "STOP Then Send is sponsored by Nassau County district attorney's office. It is a  multi-media presentation, and is designed to teach kids and parents about the dangers of cyber-bullying, sexting, Internet predators, and social-networking websites. The program encourages students to consider four factors before sending an abusive text message, inappropriate photo, or insulting message board post or when using social networking sites, such as Facebook:

1. Study the content

2. Think of others

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3. Only send if appropriate

4. Photographs are forever

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