Online-Safety Links
BlogSafety.com
An online forum about safety on the social Web. Launched in mid-2006, it's the one place on the Web where we all - parents, teens, educators, advocates, and policymakers - can think together about how best to protect children on the user-driven Web.
NetFamilyNews.org
Kid-tech news for parents. An 8-year-old nonprofit news service, NetFamilyNews is designed to empower parents by keeping them informed about the latest tech and Internet developments related to youth.
Take a Bite Out of Cybercrime
McGruff the Crime Dog® is fighting cyber crime, one of the largest problems facing homes, schools and businesses today. Led by the National Crime Prevention Council, the CMO Council and FAME, the campaign brings together some of today’s most influential organizations with a common mission to teach millions of consumers how to identify and protect themselves against threats like computer viruses, worms, spam, spyware, phishing, identity theft and online predators.
Be sure to download and print this safety checklist (PDF).
www.getnetwise.org
Created by Internet companies and public interest organizations, the GetNetWise initiative seeks to ensure that Internet users have a safe online experience. This website provides a comprehensive guide on Internet safety, including information about social networking, family-friendly websites, and age-specific educational resources.
www.isafe.org
i-SAFE is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the online experiences of children. In addition to developing a classroom curriculum for online safety, i-SAFE works with students, parents, teachers, and the law enforcement community to make the Internet a safer place.
www.NetSmartz.org
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, online educational resource developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
www.cybertipline.com
Administered by NCMEC, the CyberTipline is a reporting mechanism for instances of suspected child pornography, online enticement of children, molestation of children, sex tourism of children, prostitution involving children, and the sending of obscene material to children. Reports can be made on the website or by calling (800) 843-5678.
