Internet
safety is especially important now that both children and adults are spending
more time online as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Also, increased Internet use escalates the risk that predators
will reach out to children. The poster contest was an opportunity to remind everyone about Internet safety rules, encourage safe decision making and to give students an opportunity to share their creativity for the
betterment of others.
NOVA asked students throughout Bucks County to submit posters
that incorporated Internet safety rules into their design including concepts
such as:
“NOVA received many excellent submissions from talented and creative students from all over Bucks County. It was challenging to pick a winner in each category,” said Pattie Cavalle, NOVA's Education/Awareness
Prevention Coordinator. “We thank everyone who participated and congratulate the winners.”
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ABOUT NOVA
Network of
Victim Assistance (NOVA) supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual
assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and
eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education
and prevention programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3),
community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills,
Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support
of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations,
foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the
extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo captions: (Photos Courtesy of NOVA)
Z.Richards.Poster.jpg--
Zabien Richards, 1st grader, Sellersville Elementary School and
winner in the Kindergarten-3rd grade category.
A.Ceshan.Poster.jpg--
Anna Ceschan, 5th grader, Sellersville Elementary School and winner
in the 4th - 7th grade category.
N.Nieves-Hoblin.Poster.jpg--Noemi
Nieves-Hoblin, 12th grader, Central Bucks High School West and winner
in the 8th - 12th grade category.
