This link has been bookmarked by 198 people . It was first bookmarked on 18 Mar 2006, by Kaala souza.
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Melinda RandallThis site offers factual information in an informative manner. Tips are given as to what parents should look for in their child's computer behavior. This site does emphasize a danger regarding sex offenders attempting to meet a child in person, which according to recent research, does not happen the majority of the time.
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Lewis ChappelearThis website provides detailed information about internet safety for parents.
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David ElcockTips for maintaining safety protocols on the internet.
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Unfortunately the same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders.
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What Are Signs That Your Child Might Be At Risk On-line?
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Anne SoderlundGeared toward parents, this site cautions parents specifically about sexual predators and their potential influence on children through the internet. It details behavior that could be signs that a child is at risk and offers guidelines to help make your children's internet usage safer. The major guideline is awareness and communication.
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Pat (Kokolus) HumesHelpful tips for parents to protect their children from pornography and online dangers.
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Kelly BoushellThis website is provided by the FBI. The purpose of this website is to give parents and adults information about internet safety.
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Emily ShowalterThis FBI site provides information to parents about internet safety. There is a letter to parents and a parent's guide to internet safety. This site would be a valuable resource for any parent concerned about their children using the internet.
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Micki McAllisterVery helpful information guiding parents through internet safety for their children. Site includes "What are Signs that your child might be at risk on-line?" and what to do to minimize your child's exposure to online exploitation. \n\nIt's a balanced presentation advising how to monitor your child's internet use.
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Lori Campbell"A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation Publications
Drawing - Group of ChildrenDear Parent:
Our children are our Nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better Nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Unfortunately the same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders.
I hope that this pamphlet helps you to begin to understand the complexities of on-line child exploitation. For further information, please contact your local FBI office or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Louis J. Freeh, Former Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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On-line Caution - Browsers and Search EnginesIntroduction
While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. Some of these individuals gradually seduce their targets through the use of attention, affection, kindness, and even gifts. These individuals are often willing to devote considerable amounts of time, money, and energy in this process. They listen to and empathize with the problems of children. They will be aware of the latest music, hobbies, and interests of children. These individuals attempt to gradually lower children's inhibitions by slowly introducing sexual context and content into their conversations.
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lori negrete-bobierWritten guide for teachers and parents to read through, extremely useful information. Webpage for students-Not related to internet safety, games and videos about FBI daily activities
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety. Retrieved 01/31/2010 from http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm. This web site has been provided to my school district when the FBI came to present an orientation for area parents. It provides good information about child behaviors, what a parent should look for when children are using the Internet, ways to minimize children being exploited via the Internet, Internet vocabulary, and more.
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Keith FerrellThe FBI’s guide to being safe online has a lot of great tips and information.
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- Communicate, and talk to your child about sexual victimization and potential on-line danger.
- Spend time with your children on-line. Have them teach you about their favorite on-line destinations.
- Keep the computer in a common room in the house, not in your child's bedroom. It is much more difficult for a computer-sex offender to communicate with a child when the computer screen is visible to a parent or another member of the household.
- Utilize parental controls provided by your service provider and/or blocking software. While electronic chat can be a great place for children to make new friends and discuss various topics of interest, it is also prowled by computer-sex offenders. Use of chat rooms, in particular, should be heavily monitored. While parents should utilize these mechanisms, they should not totally rely on them.
- Always maintain access to your child's on-line account and randomly check his/her e-mail. Be aware that your child could be contacted through the U.S. Mail. Be up front with your child about your access and reasons why.
- Teach your child the responsible use of the resources on-line. There is much more to the on-line experience than chat rooms.
- Find out what computer safeguards are utilized by your child's school, the public library, and at the homes of your child's friends. These are all places, outside your normal supervision, where your child could encounter an on-line predator.
- Understand, even if your child was a willing participant in any form of sexual exploitation, that he/she is not at fault and is the victim. The offender always bears the complete responsibility for his or her actions.
- Instruct your children:
- to never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met on- line;
- to never upload (post) pictures of themselves onto the Internet or on-line service to people they do not personally know;
- to never give out identifying information such as their name, home address, school name, or telephone number;
- to never download pictures from an unknown source, as there is a good chance there could be sexually explicit images;
- to never respond to messages or bulletin board postings that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or harassing;
- that whatever they are told on-line may or may not be true.
What Can You Do To Minimize The Chances Of An On-line Exploiter Victimizing Your Child?
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craig shepherdThis guide goes over some warning signs that indicate a child is being solicited by a sexual pradator
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Jill JorgensenA Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation PublicationsA Parent's Guide to Internet Safety U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau Investigation Publications
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parents should consider monitoring the amount of time spent on-line.
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Some computer-sex offenders have even obtained toll-free 800 numbers, so that their potential victims can call them without their parents finding out.
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Consider talking openly with your child about your suspicions.
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Melissa SmithAbout the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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parents should consider monitoring the amount of time spent on-line.
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phone calls from men
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Some computer-sex offenders have even obtained toll-free 800 numbers, so that their potential victims can call them without their parents finding out.
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Consider talking openly with your child about your suspicions.
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parents should consider monitoring the amount of time spent on-line.
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phone calls from men
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Some computer-sex offenders have even obtained toll-free 800 numbers, so that their potential victims can call them without their parents finding out.
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Consider talking openly with your child about your suspicions.
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