Internet+Safety

The first two links are sponsored by Cable in the Classroom: [] (Online internet safety manual) [|http://www.pointsmartclicksafe.org] (Main web site) The following web sites are sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. NetSmartz Kids is perfect for elementary students, parents, and teachers: [] NS Teens is for junior high and high school students, parents, and teachers: [] NetSmartz411is the parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web. [] And this last link contains "Recommended Resources" from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. You will find safety organizations, publications(such as children's books, magazine articles, and internet safety resource books), and several more internet safety web sites to view. [] Other GREAT internet safety web sites: Play It Cyber Safe www.playitcybersafe.com The goal of this web site is to empower children, parents, and teachers to prevent cybercrime through knowledge of the law, their rights, and how to avoid misuse of the Internet. The Children's Partnership www.childrenspartnership.org This site contains general information on current child-related topics including the use of technology. Some of the information is available in multiple languages. CyberNetiquette disney.go.com/cybersafety/index.html In this series of comics, children learn about proper Internet ethics and the importance of keeping private information private. Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips. CyberSmart! www.cybersmart.org The CyberSmart! School Program develops curricula and training programs for professional development designed to help educators empower students to take full advantage of computers and the Internet. The site contains Internet safety information for students, parents, and educators, and includes lesson plans, activity sheets, downloadable posters, and safety tips. CyberTipline www.cybertipline.c The CyberTipline handles leads from individuals reporting the sexual exploitation of children including child pornography, online enticement of children, child prostitution, child sex tourism, misleading domain names and child sexual molestation (not in the family). Federal Trade Commission (FTC) www.ftc.gov/infosecurity The Federal Trade Commission's security information web site contains online safety resources for consumers and business alike. The site is easy to navigate and features "Dewie the Turtle," a colorful cartoon mascot for the FTC's initiative. The web site also includes numerous consumer education publications in both English and Spanish. GetNetWise www.getnetwise.com This site is a resource for parents to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely. They provide information on filtering software and recommend safe web sites for children of all ages. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces (ICAC) www.icactraining.org Through funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention a national network of 45 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces has been established to coordinate investigations of computer facilitated crimes against children. In January of 2003 the ICAC Training & Technical Assistance program was established to enhance their effectiveness of the ICAC Task Force program by providing training and technical assistance to federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies working to reduce the victimization of children by individuals and businesses who seek to exploit them through the use of computer and electronic technology. Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) www.icra.org This site contains information and downloads on the content rating system. Internet Keep Safe Coalition www.ikeepsafe.org The Internet Keep Safe Coalitionsm 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. The iKeepSafe.orgsm web site uses an animated icon/mascot named Faux Paw the Techno Catsm to teach children the importance of protecting personal information and avoiding inappropriate places on the Internet. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children www.missingkids.co This site provides information on general child safety and Internet safety for children, parents, educators, law enforcement, and the community. SafeKids.com www.safekids.com This site contains information for children, parents, teachers, and officials on Internet safety and Internet family resources. SafeTeens.com www.safeteens.com This site provides tips, advice, links, and suggestions to help make your family's online experience fun and productive. Stay Safe Online msn.staysafeonline.com/play.htm This interactive cartoon by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Microsoft® teaches children online safety with a cast of interesting characters. Join Tara Lipinski, Shaquille O'Neal, and several cartoon kids in learning more about the Internet. Interactive quizzes help children practice the safety concepts. Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html This quiz-driven adventure activity presents Internet safety material in a series of three games, each featuring a classic Disney character and focusing on an area of concern such as privacy, viruses, or netiquette, guidelines for good behavior on the Internet. A mini-quiz follows each of the three games reinforcing what was presented. The activities are accompanied by a parent's guide, a teacher's guide, and additional Internet safety information for adults. U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov/technology/safety.html This site contains Internet safety and technology education information for parents and teachers. Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com Description: The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is an international alliance of law-enforcement agencies working together to make the Internet a safer place. Membership is currently comprised of the Australian High Tech Crime Centre, the National Crime Squad for England and Wales, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Interpol. The mission of the Virtual Global Taskforce is to make the Internet a safer place; to identify, locate, and help children at risk; and to hold perpetrators accountable. The web site acts as a gateway to a wide range of information on how to use the Internet safely and links to a range of support agencies that can advise and support victims of abuse. WiredKids.org www.wiredkids.org This site contains Internet safety information for children, parents, teachers, and officials. It provides links to child-friendly and other Internet safety sites as well as fun games and activities.

Miller, S. (2009). Internet Safety Information. Retrieved on April 18, 2010 from http://www.vanmeter.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/ART/48ff5dc2880ae