Internet Safety Resources

• NetSmartz - http://www.netsmartz.org/ - Communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the Internet. NetSmartz provides on- and offline learning activities for parents to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet safety. Visit "Parent FAQ" to learn more about how and why parents should use NetSmartz.

• Real-Life Stories – Internet Safety at NetSmartz - http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm

• Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe)- http://www.youtube.com/user/ikeepsafeorg - Good videos for parents about a wide variety of Internet sites and computer programs teenagers use- iKeepSafe is a broad partnership of governors and/or first spouses, attorneys general, public health and educational professionals, law enforcement, and industry leaders working together for the health and safety of youth online. iKeepSafe uses these unique partnerships to disseminate safety resources to families worldwide.

• Facebook for Parents - http://www.facebookforparents.org/

• Internet Safety Tips – KidsHealth.org - http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/net_safety.html

• CyberBullying.org - http://www.cyberbullying.org/ - Ways to deal with online bullies

• What Can Be Done About Cyberbullying? - http://www.cyberbullying.org/pdf/Cyberbullying_Information.pdf - Info on how to deal with a cyberbully

• Parent Guide to Internet Safety - U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation - http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/parentsguide.pdf

CyberTipline - http://www.cybertipline.com/ - The Congressionally mandated CyberTipline is a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of children outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. Reports may be made 24-hours per day, 7 days per week online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678.