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Helpful Websites
A Byte-Size Online Safety Guide.
Excellent info in a kid-friendly interface from the folks at Nickelodeon TV.
http://www.nick.comlblab/safety/index.jhtm
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety.
• From the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation Crimes Against Children Program.
http://www.tbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
Computer Security. Nobody is immune from catching a computer virus, becoming victim to a phishing scam, or
being the target of a clever piece of spyware unless one practices technology or computing abstinence. To
completely avoid computers, the Internet, and, to an increasing degree, gadgets such as cell phones, PDA's, and mp3
players is not an option in today'shigh-tech
world. You can, however, significantly lower your risk by taking some
precautions. This is a compilation across various news tetter issues containing detailed information about several
common methods for significantly reducing your risk and includes frrewalls, spy ware, anti-virus, anti-fishing, root
kit removal, Active X controls, and Anti-spam.
http://www.schoolcounselor.com/resources/computer-security.htm
CyberAngels is an organization who's mission it is to function as a "virtual 411 " safety destination, and to address
the concerns of parents, the needs of children, on-lineabuse and cyber crime, while supporting the right of free
speech.
http://www.cyberangels.org
Cyberbullying. an information clearinghouse for the phenomenon of cyberbullying. 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.
http://www.cyberbullying.us
Cyberbullying. Mobilizing educators, parents, students, and others to combat online social cruelty.
http://www.cyberbully.org
Cyber-bullying - What Parents Can Do - a web site created by the West Regional Equity Network - with helpful·
background information on the phenomenon, and links to practical resources that adults can utilize in accomplishing
their goals to safeguard children and teenagers. http://www.ed.arizona.edu/wrenibully_cyber...JJarents.html
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Documatica Legal Forms - offers a free, customizable "notice of harassment" kit which can help victims record
incidences of bullying (including cyberbullying) and notify their teachers or the bully's parents that the events are
occurring.
http://www.documatica-forms.comlbullyingl
Internet Safety - Keeping our Children Safer Online - an informative blog and resource archive created by lace
Shoemaker-Galloway, who contributes to her school, district, and region in educating youth about Internet safety
issues.
http://internetsafetyadvisor .squarespace. com!
Internet Super Heroes. Delivering smart, safe and responsible surfing messages to children, teens, schools and
parents, online and offline.
http://www.internetsuperheroes.org/cyberbullying
KatiesPlace.org - "a special program ofWiredSafety.org, designed by and for young victims ofInternet sexual
exploitation. But Katiesplace.org is not only for victims, it is also for those who love and care about them, such as
their family members, friends and loved ones. With the gentle support and guidance they find at Katiesplace.org,
many victims can share what happened to them and start their healing process."
http://www.katiesplace.org/
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Make a Difference for Kids - "a non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness and prevention of
cyberbullying and suicide, created in memory of Rachael Neblett and Kristin Settles, two Mt. Washington,
Kentucky teens who died as the result of suicide."
http://www.makeadifferenceforkids.org/
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents,
guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay
safer on the Internet. Read an overview of NetSmartz age-appropriate materials for each age group.
http://www.netsmartz.org
SafeKids.com. Your family'S guide to making the Internet and Technology fun, safe and productive.
http://www.safekids.com
SafetyNet Links is a page from, www.SchooICounselor.com
Internet/Technology safety.
http://www.schoolcounselor.com/safetynetlinks.asp
will give you a list of practical sites about
SafetyZone.org - a "clearinghouse for information and material related to school safety."
http://www.safetyzone.org/index.html
Stop Bullying Now - a web site created by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The focus is on
traditional bullying, and a wealth of information is provided in a visual format that appeals to kids.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
Teen Safety on the Information Highway by LarryMagid
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
http://www.safeteens.comlsafeteens.htm
is a publication of the
Ten Commandments for Kids Online.
http://www.komando.comlkimskidscontract.html
WHOA is a volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general
public, education oflaw enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. We've also formulated voluntary
policies which we encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for
all Internet users.
http://www.haltabuse.org
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.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/
Federal Trade Commission - www.OnGuardOnline.gov
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace
and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free
information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, I-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer
Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
and abroad.
GetNetWise - www.getnetwise.org
GetNetWise is a public service sponsored by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help
ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. The
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GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make
informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.
Internet Keep Safe Coalition - www.iKeepSafe.org
iKeepSafe.org, home of Faux Paw the Techno Cat, is a coalition of 49 governors/first spouses, law enforcement, the
American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other associations dedicated to helping
parents, educators, and caregivers by providing tools and guidelines to teach children the safe and healthy use of
technology. The organization's vision is to see generations of children worldwide grow up safely using technology
and the Internet.
i-SAFE - www.i-safe.org
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. Join them today in the fight to safeguard children's online experience.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - www.missingkids.com; www.netsmartz.org
NCMEC is a private, non-profit organization that helps prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; helps find
missing children; and assists victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals
who serve them.
National Crime Prevention Councilwww.ncpc.org; www.mcgruff.org
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is a private, nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to
enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and
reducing the opportunities for crime to occur. Among many crime prevention issues, NCPC addresses Internet
Safety with kids and parents through www.mcgruff.org and public service advertising under the National Citizens'
Crime Prevention Campaign - symbolized by McGruffthe Crime Dog® and his "Take A Bite Out OfCrime®."
National Cyber Security Alliance - www.staysafeonline.org
NCSA is a non-profit organization that provides tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, and
schools, colleges, and universities to stay safe online. A public-private partnership, NCSA members include the
Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and
organizations.
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Staysafe - www.staysafe.org
staysafe.org is an educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as
well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
Wired Safety - www.wiredsafety.org
WiredSafety.org is an Internet safety and help group. Comprised of unpaid volunteers around the world,
WiredSafety.org provides education, assistance, and awareness on all aspects of cybercrime and abuse, privacy,
security, and responsible technology use. It is also the parent group ofTeenangels.org,
FBI-trained teens and
preteens who promote Internet safety.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace
and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free
information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into
Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies
in the U.S. and abroad.
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