Parents will learn how to protect their children from cyber abuse and risks at a free seminar Wednesday, June 18, hosted by Youth Eastside Services (YES).

“Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies” is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. at Interlake High School, 16245 NE 24th St., in Bellevue.

The seminar is the second of three online safety presentations, part of the 2008 Microsoft Parenting Lifeline Community Speakers Series, providing parents and other concerned community leaders with the tools they need to keep kids safe online. The final seminar is planned for October of this year.

Featured speakers include Seattle Police Detective Malinda Wilson with SPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Debbie Halela, director of general counseling for YES, Chris Sogn, substance abuse counselor for YES, Andrea Frost, substance abuse prevention coordinator for YES, and Brett Hill, technical program manager for Microsoft Corporation.

For details, visit the Youth Eastside Services Web site at www.youtheastsideservices.org or call 425-747-4937.