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2 SMRT 4U
U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children Join Together to Launch 2 SMRT
4U Internet Safety Campaign, an effort to encourage teens to practice
safe, smart habits when posting information about themselves on social
networking Web sites and blogs.
A Byte-Size Online Safety Guide
Excellent info in a kid-friendly interface from
the folks at Nickelodeon TV.
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
From the Federal Bureau of Investigation Crimes
Against Children Program.
A Parents Guide to Video Games, Parental Controls and
Online Safety
"A Parents Guide to Video Games, Parental
Controls and Online Safety," which provides step-by-step information
about setting up parental controls on the latest game consoles and
numerous tips to help manage your child’s online game play.
AOL@SCHOOL
AOL@SCHOOL provides educator-reviewed classroom
resources for K-12 students and teachers in math, science, language
arts, social studies and more. Here you can quickly find activities,
research materials, educational games, multimedia resources and lesson
plans for primary, elementary, middle and high school classes.
Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP)
Founded in 1996, the Association of Sites
Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to eliminating child pornography from the Internet. ASACP
battles child pornography through its CP reporting hotline, and by
organizing the efforts of the online adult industry to combat the
heinous crime of child sexual abuse.
bNetS@vvy
bNetS@vvy is a bimonthly e-newsletter offering
parents, guardians, and teachers tools to help kids ages 9 to 14 stay
safer online. It is published in partnership by the National Education
Association Health Information Network, the National Center for Missing
& Exploited Children and Sprint's Project Connect.
Bullying Awareness Week
Bullying Awareness Week is an opportunity for
people at the grassroots level in communities around the world to get
involved in this issue, not by waiting for "Someone else" to do
something, but rather for us to work together on preventing bullying in
our communities through education and awareness.
Bullying Resources from the AMA
Bullying Resources from the AMA.
Chat: Be Safe Online
Internet Chat is a way for people to
communicate live with each other by typing text messages which are seen
immediately by everyone present in the online chat "room". It is a
sociable activity, and very popular with young people as a way of
meeting and talking to friends and establishing relationships. It can be
very positive for people who face discrimination in the real world, as
their characteristics are not revealed online and they can deal with
other people on an equal basis.
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) is a not
for profit, volunteer organization founded in 1982 to respond to the
growing problem of child abuse and neglect on Long Island, New York. In
1995 CAPS created the Child Safety Institute, providing innovative and
comprehensive child safety and child prevention programs and materials.
Child Safety from Microsoft
Whether your kids go online to browse, research
school projects, play games, or chat with friends, you can help to keep
them safer while they explore online with the following articles and
tips.
Child Safety on the Information Highway
Originally published by Lawrence J. Magid for
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Children and the Internet (Free PDF Brochure)
Informative 2-page brochure.
Children and the Internet: Laws Relating to Filtering,
Blocking
Laws Relating to Filtering, Blocking and Usage
Policies in Schools and Libraries.
Communities can stop bullying
Bullying can take on many forms: emotional,
physical, verbal, sexual, racist and cyber (spreading hurtful rumors
and/or images across electronic platforms). Kids that are victims of
bullies may become depressed, anxious and develop low self-esteem. They
will suddenly not want to go to school, where most bullying takes place.
A school bus ride, a trip to their locker, recess or lunchtime may
become a fearful part of their daily school life. And sadly, there is
little being done to address this issue.
Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC)
The mission of the Crimes against Children
Research Center (CCRC) is to combat crimes against children by providing
high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law
enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is
concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child
abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as
well as their impact.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbully.org is provided by the Center for
Safe and Responsible Internet Use. CSRUI provides resources for
educators and others to promote the safe and responsible use of the
Internet.
Cyberbullying
a central repository and information
clearinghouse for the phenomenon of cyberbullying. To note,
cyberbullying is also called "cyber bullying," "electronic bullying,"
"e-bullying," "sms bullying," "mobile bullying," "online bullying,"
"digital bullying," or "Internet bullying." Here we will make available
the latest news and headlines, and provide research findings, press
releases, reports, and a number of useful resources and materials to
assist those in positions that directly or indirectly deal with this
problem.
Cyberbullying Presentation (PDF)
This would make a great handout or guide for
presenting. Nice job!
Cyberbullying Prevention Flyer from Prevent Child Abuse
Virginia (PDF)
Don't let your child be a victim of the newest
form of bullying. Cyber bullying involves sending information through
technologies such as email, cell phones, instant message and websites to
intentionally harm another person.
Cyberbullying: Bullying with Technologies
Today's news often warns of dangers on the
Internet, and recent news stories relate cases of how kids are being
nasty, or worse, to each other online. To be sure, there are bullies
online, just like there are in everyday life. These bullies may be
classmates of your children, kids in the community, people your children
have never actually met, or your own children. What they've learned to
do is to use technologies such as the Internet and cell phones to hurt
the feelings of others. Visit this site to read more ...
CyberNetiquette Comix
An entertaining, interactive way for families
to learn valuable lessons about online safety. Join classic Disney
characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips. We encourage
parents and children to enjoy and discuss these interactive fables
together.
Cybersafety
Cybersafety is the safe and responsible use of
the Internet and all information and communication technology devices,
including mobile phones, digital cameras, and webcams. CTAP Region IV
has crafted several resources for download at the right including a
classroom poster on Cybersafety funded by AT&T Education, a PowerPoint
presentation to accompany the poster, and other workshop handouts. Click
on the buttons below for carefully selected and annotated resources in
each of the six CyberSafety areas.
CyberSafety for Kids Online: A Parents' Guide (PDF)
From the National Crime Prevention Council.
CyberSafety.us: Internet safety rules for kids.
The Internet is a great information resource,
and also a great communication resource. Allowing people to talk to
their friends, make new friends, and find people with similar interests
from all over the world. Utilizing chat programs (like MSN Messenger,
AIM, ICQ), chat rooms, forums, and a variety of other ways. However, it
is important to remember when chatting online with somebody, that you
never know who they really are. People often pretend to be someone they
are not during casual relationships online. Below are eight safety rules
that kids should follow when on the web.
Cybersitter Software
This is the one I use at home ... CYBERsitter
9.0 has once again been rated the best Internet Filter by PC-Magazine in
the August 4, 2004 issue (on newsstands now). CYBERsitter has now been
awarded the Editors' Choice Award for four years in a row and five times
since 1997.
CyberSmart Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets
The CyberSmart! Education Company is dedicated
to teaching secure, responsible and effective Internet and computer use.
They are a national leader calling for a nationwide commitment and
coordinated action agenda to teach cyber skills in order to build the
social foundation and culture of secure computing in the 21st century.
Digital Safety Podcasts from Digital Smarts Blog by Power
to Learn
Would you like to know more about what the
experts are saying about media and kids and digital safety but don't
have time to read about it? One solution is the podcasts from Common
Sense Media. The topics covered include everything from Using the TV as
a Nanny to Smoking in the Movies and Kids' Health.
Don't Believe the Type
This information was adapted from Teen Safety
on the Information Highway written by Lawrence J. Magid, a syndicated
columnist, media commentator, and host of www.safekids.com and
www.safeteens.com. He is also the author of The Little PC Book (Peach
Pit Press, 1993).
FreeShield
The Internet is a wonderful educational tool
but as a parent you obviously want to protect your children from viewing
pornography and adult websites. FreeShield is the simple, easy to use
solution to change your PC into a safe educational tool by filtering out
pornography. FreeShield is the only Software to help you maintain
Parental Controls - for safer family surfing parental control software
that gives you FREE complete control. It can be as strict or open as you
want.
Gender Harassment on the Internet
An article by Vicki Bell and Denise de La Rue,
Georgia State University College of Law.
GetNetWise
The Internet is an increasingly important place
to work, play and learn for both adults and children. At the same time,
we are concerned about the risks we face online. The challenge is to
stay "one-click" ahead of would-be pornographers, hackers,
child-predators and those who would misuse your and your child's
sensitive information. GetNetWise can help.
How Parents Can Block Certain Websites from Children at
Home
For non-techie parents who have a computer at
home and are worried about their kids safety online.
How to Setup and Use the Windows Vista Parental Controls
How to Setup and Use the Windows Vista Parental
Controls
InSafe
The mission of the Insafe cooperation network
is to empower citizens to use the Internet, as well as other information
and communication technologies, safely and effectively.
Instant Messaging, Chat Rooms, ICQ – Do You Know Who Your
Kid's Talking To?
Discusses protecting your child in an IM world.
Internet Content Rating Association
The Internet Content Rating Association is an
independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect
children from potentially harmful material.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a
partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). IC3's mission is to serve as
a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding
the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of
cyber crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts
authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law
enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and
international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for
complaints involving Internet related crimes.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program
The ICAC Task Force Program was created to help
State and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative
response to offenders who use the Internet, online communication
systems, or other computer technology to sexually exploit children. The
program is currently composed of 45 regional Task Force agencies and is
funded by the United States Office Of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention. The Training & Technical Assistance Program was established
to assist these agencies with training and technical assistance in
support of their Internet Crimes Against Children initiatives.
Internet Keep Safe Coalition at iKeepSafe.org
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition group teaches
basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them
online and in school. Governors and/or first spouses formed this
coalition in partnership with a growing list of crime prevention
organizations, law enforcement agencies, foundations and corporate
sponsors.
Internet Safety BLOG
A resourceful blog about Internet Safety from
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, Internet Safety Coordinator, Macomb Online
Safety Team (M.O.S.T.) Chairperson
Internet Safety for Teachers
As educators you play a vital role in not only
helping students understand the Internet, but also in educating them on
the dangers that lurk online. Below you will find free interactive
lessons you can use in your classroom.
Internet Safety Sites from Teachers First
Internet Safety Sites from Teachers First
Internet Safety: Parents and Guardians
To learn how to keep your children safer, watch
the video "Internet Safety: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Child" and
get a copy of the accompanying resource guide. Use the resource guide,
and check this website for updates about new developments like MySpace.
Internet Safety: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Child
To help you learn about the dangers of the
Internet and how to protect your children, the North Carolina Department
of Justice produced a video "Internet Safety: What You Don't Know Can
Hurt Your Child" and a companion resource guide.
Internet Smarts
Designed to provide parents with timely and
relevant information related to children’s digital media safety these
interactive units provide in-depth, practical and “how to” information.
Internet
Solutions for Kids
Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc. is a
non-profit organization established by Dr. Michele Ybarra. We provide
rigorous research and web site design consultation to non-profit
organizations in a variety of industries. Our mission is to promote new
and innovative methods that improve the health and safety of young
people. We believe a mutli-pronged approach is necessary, with clinical
research alongside active youth education and support.
Internet Superheroes
Delivering smart, safe and responsible surfing
messages to children, teens, schools and parents, online and offline.
i-SAFE
America
i-SAFE America Inc. is the worldwide leader in
the Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S.
Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the
online experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom
curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students,
teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the
Internet a safer place.
I-Team on Bullying
Bullying is a serious problem in schools across
the country. The I-Team investigated bullying in Greater Cincinnati, and
offers solutions to help students and parents. Working with 41 Tri-state
schools, the I-Team developed and administered a bully survey to more
than 13,000 students and 600 teachers. Find out who's getting bullied,
where it happens and how to stop it. -- Laure Quinlivan, I-Team
Kidsmart
Kidsmart is an award winning practical internet
safety programme website for schools, young people, parents, and
agencies, produced by the children's internet charity Childnet
International.
Know Your Computer Lingo
Know Your Computer Lingo - a comprehensive list
of acronyms and what they mean.
Linda Thomas at the Movies
Excellent movie reviews and ratings to check
out before watching them with the kids.
MailFrontier Field Guide to Phishing (PDF; 1.36 MB)
With the MailFrontier" Field Guide to
Phishing", youll find clear, concise explanations and visual
representations of sneaky, dangerous phish that may find their way to
your computer. To help you identify these nasty threats and trust your
other incoming mail at the end of this field guide are some
suggestions on how you can protect yourself, as well as other phishing
resources for more information."
McGruff Kid Safe Software
Claim Your FREE McGruff the Crime Dog Kid Safe
Browser Today!
Michigan Model Bully Prevention
The Michigan Model is a comprehensive
curriculum. Each grade level includes activities and lessons that teach
students skills for dealing with bullying situations. To aid in locating
these lessons, the following chart is provided. Our thanks to Eaton
Intermediate School District for sharing this concise report. Lesson
links will take you to teacher pages for specific lessons.
Microsoft Protect Your Family page
Did you upgrade to Windows Vista or are you
thinking about it? If so you'll want to check out the information about
family safety features - monitoring usage, setting time limits, and
controlling access to websites, programs, and games by individual family
member - in the latest Windows operating system.
Mirror Image
Mirror Image is a detective-style computer game
that teaches teens to be safe in online chat rooms by challenging
players to outsmart a cyber stalker.The game is based on a real-life
criminal case involving cyber stalking. The game has been designed for
students to use in a classroom, guided by a teacher or a police officer
and can be completed in one class period.
National Institute on Media and the Family
The National Institute on Media and the Family
is the world's leading and most respected research-based organization on
the positive and harmful effects of media on children and youth.
NetAlert SafeSchools
CyberSafe from Australia NetAlert SafeSchools
provides a host of materials for teachers interested in tackling
Internet safety with their students. It's a great site to tell parents
about also. The content includes resources for secondary and primary
school students along with professional teacher materials. Cartoon
lessons and downloadable materials are available. There's also a
CyberSafe newsletter featuring the latest in Internet safety projects.
NetBullies.com
Useful information and links.
NetSmartz
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive,
educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay
safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies
available and the most current information to create high-impact
educational activities that are well received by even the most
tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also
have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the
dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs
of America (BGCA).
OnGuardOnline.gov
OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from
the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on
guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your
personal information.
OnGuardOnline.gov
OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from
the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on
guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your
personal information.
Online Sexual Exploitation Campaign from the Ad Council
The Internet has helped to enrich our lives in
many ways, however, it has also provided child predators with a new way
to reach potential victims and commit crimes. This page has excellent
resources you can use to help prevent this tragic issue.
Online-Safety Resources for Home & School
Have you gotten an email from PayPal, eBay,
Citibank, or even your own bank lately? Did it say something unnerving
about a certain amount having been removed from your account, or you
can't use your account until you update it - "click here to update"?
Chances are, it's a phishing scam.
Parenting with Technology
Informative and timely articles.
Parents Guide to the Information Superhighway
It's designed to welcome you, and give you a
simple step—by—step introduction to parenting in a world of computers
and new forms of media. This Guide will provide some tools and rules for
you to use with your children at home, at school, and in the community.
Also in Spanish.
Point Smart. Click Safe.
Today’s kids know how to use the technology,
but do they understand internet safety concerns, cyber ethical dilemmas
and how to think critically about the media and technology they use?
Point Smart. Click Safe., a new cable initiative, helps you teach them
how to be smart, safe and savvy in the digital world.
Protect Yourself from Internet Harassment and Stalking
An article by Larry Stevenson, aka
Prince_Serendip, CastleCops Staff Writer Oct 17, 2004. This article
includes a checklist to protect yourself from harassment and stalkers
while online.
Questioning the Notion of Online Predators
The study (pdf), “Online ‘Predators’ and Their
Victims: Myths, Realities and Implications for Prevention,” was
published in American Psychologist, an APA journal. The research was
based on three surveys over the last six years. Two of them involved
telephone interviews of a combined 3,000 Internet users between the ages
of 10 and 17, first in 2000 and again in 2005. The third survey involved
12 interviews with federal, state and local law enforcement officials
between October 2001 and July 2002.
Resources for bully prevention and intervention
Resources for bully prevention and
intervention.
SafeKidz
This program will allow you to determine which
websites your children (or users) can visit. This is not filtering
software and does not block websites. You create users and lists of
approved websites. You get total control. A special feature is available
for younger kids to use while browsing the web. The interface makes
getting to appropriate websites easy and fun.
SafeSurf
SafeSurf is an organization dedicated to making
the Internet safe for your children without censorship. They are
developing and are implementing an Internet Rating Standard that is
bringing together parents, providers, publishers, developers, and all
the resources available on the Internet to achieve this goal. It
involves marking sites with the SafeSurf Wave.
Six Ways to Be a Media-Savvy Parent This Year
If you've told yourself that this year you
REALLY are going to get caught up to your kids when it comes to digital
savvy, you might want to start by looking at the checklist on the Common
Sense Media site of six ways to get started.
Stoptextbully.com
Mobile phones are great – you can stay in touch
with your mates, chat to new friends, and have fun with cool ringtones,
photos and video clips. But text bullies can use mobiles to get at you
any time.
Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the
Maternal and Child Health Bureau created this awesome place for us to go
to get the latest scoop on bullying.
TeachersFirst Internet Safety Lesson Links
Do a lesson on Internet Safety using one of the
resources from TeachersFirst and have students make web safety posters,
PowerPoints, or videos.
Teenangels
Teenangels is a group of 13-18 year-old
volunteers that have been specially trained by the FBI, local law
enforcement, and many other leading safety experts in all aspects of
online safety, privacy, and security. After training for six sessions,
the Teenangels run unique programs in schools to spread the word about
responsible and safe surfing to other teens and younger kids, parents,
and teachers. At the urging of our Teenangel volunteers, a special group
of volunteers will be able to continue as Teenangels after they become
18 years old, & a new group of Tweenangels has been formed for those
between 11 & 13 years of age.
Test your MySpace Safety Knowledge
Kids love the social-networking Web site
MySpace.com. But far too often, their profiles disclose too much
personal information. See if your child can spot 10 safety problems in
the sample MySpace page below. You may have to scroll down to view all
of the safety issues. Then, follow the links below the profile to see if
your child is correct!
The Computer & Chat Lingo Links
Lots of computer and chat room slang/lingo.
The National Cyber Security Alliance
A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is the go-to resource for cyber
security awareness and education for home user, small business, and
education audiences. A public-private partnership, NCSA sponsors include
the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many
private-sector corporations and organizations. NCSA provides tools and
resources to empower home users, small businesses, and schools,
colleges, and universities to stay safe online. For more information,
and to see the top eight cyber security tips, visit
www.staysafeonline.org.
TheParentsEdge
Giving parents the tools and resources they
need to keep their kids safe online. Free guides, how-to's and resources
to help parents deal with myspace and online predators.
Web Wise Kids
Web Wise Kids is a non-profit organization
dedicated to empowering today’s youth to make wise choices online. WWK
leads the way marrying education and technology to reach today’s
e-generation by using computer games to communicate Internet safety.
High tech simulations based on real-life criminal cases prepare children
to safely and confidently explore the cyber world capturing their
attention in a way that “another lecture from an adult” can never do.
Wired Kids
Wired Kids Inc, Inc is a 501(c)3, dedicated to
protecting children from sexual exploitation related to the Internet.
wired Safety
WiredSafety.org is the home of WiredKids.org,
WiredPatrol.org and Cyberlawenforcement.org (WiredCops.org). They
provide four things: information, education, help and training for law
enforcement. They help people of all ages with anything that can go
wrong online, from con artists, identity thieves, predators, stalkers,
criminal hackers, online fraud, cyber-romance gone wrong and privacy
problems.
WiredSafety
WiredSafety provides help, information and
education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We handle
cases of cyberabuse ranging from identity and credential theft, online
fraud and cyberstalking, to hacking and malicious code attacks.
Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHOA)
WHOA is a volunteer organization founded in
1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public,
education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims.
They've also formulated voluntary policies which they encourage online
communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments
for all internet users.
Yahooligans! Parent Guide
"Safe surfing" is a family affair. As a parent,
it's all about being informed, Internet savvy, and open to the
possibilities of the online world for you and your child. Check out this
guide for parents from Yahoo!
Your Guide to Safe Surfing (PDF)
Your Guide to Safe Surfing: Learning about the
Internet is an instructional booklet geared toward middle school
students in order to help them learn more about how to use the Internet
safely, correctly, and ethically. It is written in the format of a guide
for surfing and is themed accordingly. It is divided into three distinct
sections: “Treading Water,” “Standing up,” and “Surfing.”
Youth Violence and Electronic Media
In December 2007 the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention sponsored a supplement to the Journal of
Adolescent Health and a list of resources on cyberbullying for parents,
teachers and administrators is included. The title of the supplement was
"Youth Violence and Electronic Media: Similar Behaviors, Different
Venues?" and discusses the growing public health issue of the connection
between Electronic Media, Violence, and Adolescents.
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