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Internet Safety

Internet Safety. Introduction. The facts Potential dangers Predators and sexual exploitation Accessing inappropriate content Harassment Signs and symptoms of potential problems Options for increasing safety. The Facts. Katie.com: My Story by Katherine Tarbox

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Internet Safety

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  1. Internet Safety Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  2. Introduction • The facts • Potential dangers • Predators and sexual exploitation • Accessing inappropriate content • Harassment • Signs and symptoms of potential problems • Options for increasing safety Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  3. The Facts • Katie.com: My Story by Katherine Tarbox • Why do we need to be concerned? • 16 million kids and teens online • Many cases go unreported • What attracts kids and teens to the Internet? Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  4. Risk Factors • Loneliness • Low self-esteem • Need for attention • Desire to be popular/accepted • Self/body image • Lying Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  5. Dangers: Exploitation • Posing • Chat and sex channels • Live audio - online “phone” conversations • Live video - web cameras • Gifts, letters, and phone calls • Meeting in person Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  6. Dangers: Content • Inaccurate information • Pornography (pictures, videos, stories) • Antisocial ideas • Opposing views/beliefs • Warez (pirated software) Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  7. Dangers: Harassment • Mailing lists • Unsolicited email (spam) • Harassment Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  8. Danger: Symptoms • Signs that your child might be at risk online: • Spends large amounts of time online • Pornography • Phone calls, mail, gifts, or packages • Turns monitor off or changes screen • Withdrawn • Use of someone else’s online account Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  9. Options for Increasing Safety • Be prepared • Parental involvement • Rules Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  10. Options for Increasing Safety • Protecting “identifying” information • Using safe screen names • Controlling internet access Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  11. What If... • What to do if something bad happens • Don’t overreact • Various support options • www.cybertipline.org 1-800-843-5678 • Your local rape crisis center, orwww.rainn.org 1-800-656-4673 Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

  12. Conclusion • The Internet can be a positive, safe experience • Review of signs and symptoms • Resource list Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape

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