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Internet Online Safety
Teaching children what to watch out for online with fun, interactive games and activities
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Empowers tweens (ages 8 - 13) to make safer online choices through a series of animated videos highlighting the Internet-related adventures of a diverse cast of teenagers.
Tips for Tweens
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There’s a lot to deal with on the Internet—cyberbullies, privacy settings, gossip, and even creeps. These resources can help you navigate the Internet while guarding your reputation.
Tips for Teens
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Tips for families, children, and teens about online safety.
Parenting wired kids can be difficult, especially if you didn't grow up with the same technologies.
Parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet Safety, computers, and the Web.
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Additional Information
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Please contact us if you have information to help in the fight against sexual exploitation. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for investigation and review and, when possible, to the appropriate Electronic Service Provider(s).
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What are the dangers of Social Networking Sites?
Those who misuse the sites may do so in many ways, including:
- Luring / enticement. Internet sexual predators and known sex offenders have used social networking sites to locate and lure victims.
- Identity theft. Criminals steal the identities of those who post personal information.
- Cyberbullying / harassment. Agitators post derogatory, hurtful or threatening information about others.
- Stalking. Stalkers can use personal information posted to sites to locate and pursue victims.
- Fraud schemes. Criminals who wish to defraud others of money or property can locate victims, gain their trust and then take advantage of that trust for criminal purposes.
- Inappropriate sexual content. Some users post sexually explicit information that is inappropriate for young computer users.
What tips will help my child avoid these dangers?
- Understand that all items posted can be viewed by others, including college admissions offices, parents and potential predators.
- Do not post personal images.
- Do not post personal information --- including full name, age or date of birth, home or business address, school name or grade.
- Do not post personal information regarding friends to your site or to their site.
- Do not post your calendar of upcoming events or information about your future whereabouts.
- Social Networking sites often have a minimum age necessary to create an account. Make sure you check the websites your children want to be a part of and see that they meet these requirements before allowing them to open a page.
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