Ongar district councillor Mary Dadd has organised the event, which will be held at Budworth Hall, High Street, Ongar, on Wednesday, May 28 at 7.30pm.
The focus will be on protecting teenagers and young children from crime and tackling anti-social behaviour in local communities.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex Roger Hirst will speak at the meeting, alongside local police officers.
Attendees will receive information on how to shield their families from sophisticated fraud methods.
There will also be opportunities for people to ask questions and share their own concerns or experiences.
Councillor Dadd said: “Residents in Ongar and the surrounding villages are fortunate to enjoy relatively low levels of crime.
“But today’s challenges look a little different.
“Our youngsters face online dangers like cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and the pressure of substance abuse and sexualised messaging.
“The recent drama ‘Adolescence’ has also raised awareness of other hidden struggles and dangers our children have to navigate through daily.
“Meanwhile older and more vulnerable residents are targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams via phone calls, emails and internet shopping to try to defraud them of their hard-earned savings.
“Whether young or old, it is clear that staying safe now means staying informed.
“How sure are you that you or your family will not be a victim? Can you learn more to keep your family safe?”
Epping Forest Community Safety Partnership officers and volunteers will also attend.
They will share information about their campaigns, which have included work on violence against women and girls, internet safety for schoolchildren, anti-social behaviour such as quad bikes, and harm to local wildlife.
