Berrien County Prosecutor presents to Coloma students about the dangers of social media

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COLOMA, Mich. -- Several Berrien County officials and even a regional FBI agent spoke to more than 300 students at Coloma High School on Tuesday about the dangers of social media and mobile devices.
Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd was brought in by Coloma Community Schools to emphasize the legal consequences that can come from sharing or distributing inappropriate images.
County officials covered difficult topics like sexting, sextortion, peer pressure and the bullying associated with each topic.
Prosecutor Byrd compared the need to teach students about the dangers of social media the same way a child goes through extensive training to get a driver's license.
There are many resources for children who believe they’re a victim of cyber bullying of any kind, but officials say it’s still best to reach out to an adult.