Anti-Bullying Presentation for Kreps Middle School Parents

Detective Sean Yard of the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office is leading an anti-bullying presentation for parents at Kreps Middle School on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m.

This presentation will touch on issues children and students face regarding cyber media as well as an overview of the East Windsor Regional School District’s Anti‐Bullying Programs and activities. Using statistical measures, Detective
Yard will document the incidences of criminal activity over time and discuss the use of cell phones, computers, and social media to bully and the exploit of children.

He will also talk about a few cases he has had here in Mercer County. Detective Yard will also provide parents/guardians with guidance and steps they can take to monitor and protect their children. His presentation will be followed by our
district School Anti‐Bullying Specialists who will speak to the Anti‐Bullying Programs that are currently being provided in our schools as well as next year’s programs and plans.

Detective Yard has been in law enforcement for over 20 years and has been with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office for over 11 years. In his law enforcement career he has worked in patrol, narcotics, and investigations. For the past 6 years Yard has been assigned to the Computer Crimes Unit where he is also a member of the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Yard works hand‐in‐hand with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies to protect and prevent the online exploitation of children in Mercer County and the State of New Jersey. He has been involved in over a thousand cases involving the exploitation of children. He has conducted numerous presentations regarding online and cell phone safety throughout Mercer County.

Please note that this presentation is for parents only. Child care will be provided if you need it.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mark S. Beckman at 609‐443‐7717 x2032