In a collaboration reflecting the constant push to nurture safety and awareness among the youth, White Settlement’s Mayor Faron Young and Chief Christopher Cook took their message to the heart of the future generation. Destined to foster a dialogue, the Destiny Church of DFW opened its gates, inviting these city officials to join its Youth Extravaganza. Together, they led an engaging conversation with a clear goal: grappling with the menacing threads of bullying, be it physical, in the chasms of social networks, or the stealthy corridors of cyberspace.
Amid laughter and earnest discussion, the attendees, a motley crew of kids, teens, and adults interested in the welfare of their community, were equipped not just with words but with tools. Resources that, according to the official White Settlement Police Department’s social media post, are designed to shield and preempt the fallout from hateful talk and bullying. In addition, the leaders discussed applicable civil and criminal laws that stand as guardians for the community’s peace…