Internet Safety
Internet safety should be a concern for all. The World Wide Web is a wonderful resource for information and entertainment. However, what we sometimes forget is that this resource is also available to those among us who prey on our innocence and naivety. Sexual predators, cyber stalkers, cyber bullies, identity thieves, con artists, and a host of other “bad” people also use the internet to ply their trades. That is why it is so important to learn how to use the internet properly.
Posted on this page are web sites that provide information for internet users to help us protect ourselves and our families from those who would victimize us.
Posted on this page are web sites that provide information for internet users to help us protect ourselves and our families from those who would victimize us.
- 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.
- The Safe Kids website is an interactive and educational site designed to teach children and teenagers internet safety. The interactive tools and tips provide for a fun and educational learning experience for children of all ages.
- Snopes.com is a website designed to provide useful and TRUTHFUL information on alleged urban myths around the world.
- i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in 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.