New Mahoning County program launched to combat sexting, bullying

YOUNGSTOWN — To address the growing problems of teen sexting, cyber-bullying and sexual harassment, the Mahoning County Juvenile Court and Prosecutor’s Office have launched a new program focused on these behaviors and their consequences.

The program, known as the Cyber and Relational Diversion Program, will address the personal, emotional and legal consequences of these inappropriate behaviors with teens and their parents.

The county’s parents, school systems and law enforcement agencies should consider this program “as a primary prevention tool to divert and intervene early to prevent potential legal ramifications” and “the emotional victimization of others,” said Judge Theresa Dellick of the juvenile court.

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