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	Cyber-Safety Links
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.	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.
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.	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 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 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.	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 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.
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).	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.
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 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.
	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.	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.	MailFrontier Field Guide to Phishing (PDF; 1.36 MB) With the MailFrontier" Field Guide to Phishing", you'll 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."	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.	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.
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.	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.	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.
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.	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.	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.
Web Wise Kids Web Wise Kids are a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring child internet safety by giving tips and advice to parents and children on how to protect themselves from online predators.	Wired Kids Wired Kids is a charity that operates worldwide through its more than ten thousand unpaid volunteers. It also includes providing awareness on Internet-related child sex-trafficking and sex tours designed for child molesters and the threat of pedophile-owned and operated orphanages in tsunami-torn regions.	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.
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.”