1	"Internet Safety in today’s world" Internet Safety in today’s world.
2	The Need for Internet Safety The Internet has great potential for good, but it has also provided predators with almost unhindered access to children, and provides them with the anonymity they need. There are people online who deliberately target children and purposely expose them to inappropriate, even criminal, material and activities. Through the Internet, kids are often tricked or manipulated to look at pornography, join gangs, commit crimes, leave home, engage in sexual acts with adults, and more.
3	Obstacles to Safety Kids are being confronted with situations and materials beyond their years. The FBI has documented an increase in the incidence of children lured over the Internet. Parents, educators and youth leaders have insufficient knowledge to adequately address the issues.
4	Obstacles to Safety Most parents do not talk to their children about Internet Safety for 3 reasons: Lack of Knowledge Some parents are uninformed about the Internet and it’s safety hazards Denial Some parents do not want to admit that their child could be endangered by their poor Internet habits Discomfort Some parents feel uncomfortable or awkward talking about Internet safety to their child
5	Nationwide Parent Study by ADVO, Inc., 2004 One in three parents (30%) are not concerned about their children’s safety when they are online. One in five parents (20%) said they do not know any of the internet codes or passwords, IM “handles”, or e-mail addresses of their children. 5% or less of parents surveyed are familiar with acronyms most commonly used by children online (i.e. POS “parents over shoulder”, CTN “can’t talk now,” etc.)
6	Parent Responses Parent provides no rules at all to govern a child’s use of the Internet, or Parent provides inconsistent rules (rules exist but are rarely enforced), or Parent creates all the rules - this deprives the child of the opportunity to formulate his own internal safety standards. Child may forget or rebel against parent’s rules.
7	The Problem A study performed by the NCMEC in June 2000 of children ages 10 to 17 found: 1 in 5 children (ages 10-17) received an unwanted sexual solicitation online 1 in 33 received an aggressive sexual solicitation, or approach, online (example - asked to meet, called by phone or sent mail, money or gifts); 75% did not notify a parent 49% of all youth never told a parent about the encounter online Online child pornography/child sex exploitation is the most significant crime problem confronting the FBI that involves crimes against children
8	The Problem NCMEC Report States: 85% of Americans worry about the potential for dangerous strangers to make contact with children through the Internet, but few parents know how to talk to their children about it. 90% of sexual solicitations, and as much as 97% of unwanted exposure episodes, were not reported to authorities, Internet Service Providers or a hotline. 47% of 14 year olds state their primary Internet use is to participate in “Chat Rooms” (CBS News) Fewer than 15% of parents feel they know more about PCs than their teenage sons or daughters or know how to trace where their PC has “traveled” on-line. (ABC 20/20)
9	On the Internet: Child predators have the “advantages” of: Age Experience Practiced manipulation tactics Sophisticated technological skills and/or equipment to lure children Children have the “disadvantages” of: Innocence, trust Feeling “invincible” A desire for acceptance and independence A reliance on the adults in their lives to protect them from the consequences of their unsafe choices
10	Today’s youth & the internet... 1 out of 4 five year olds use the Internet By 10 years old, 60% of children use the Internet Between ages 5 to 17, 90% use computers and 59% of them use the Internet By 16 years old, 80% of children use the Internet (Education Dept. – September 2001 report – USA Today.com) 99% of public schools have Internet access, up from 35% in 1995 (Education Dept. Fall 2002 survey of sample schools in the nation – USA Today.com)
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12	E-mail from a Predator?... Hi! I am looking for new friends. My name is Jane, I am from Miami, FL. See my homepage with my weblog and last webcam photos! See you! http://www.janespagemiami.com
13	New Findings American Psychological Assn., Aug. ‘04 Only 5% of online predators pretend to be teens. Most predators messaged online with victims for more than a month. When children meet the predator face to face, sex or oral sex almost always occurs, but only 16% of the children are coerced. Although molesters favor girls, about ¼ of molesters are arrested for abusing boys. Child molesters capitalize on teens’ yearning for acceptance.
14	Spencer Name: Spencer Age: 14 Sex: Male I’m 14, turning 15 in June. If not at the computer playing Doom or Diablo II, you can usually find me at the mall or skate park. My favorite band would have to be Eminem or maybe Papa Roach… Anything else you want to know, IM me, I don’t bite. =P
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16	Sissy Name: Sissy Age: 15 Sex: Female Hey, I'm Sissy! I’m 15 but almost 16. Can’t wait to drive! I'm 5'5 about 105. I’m kinda shy, but once you get to know me I open up! Don't be afraid to message me. I’ll talk to anyone. . . Unless you’re a pervert!
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18	Jenny Name: Jenny Age: 14 Sex: Female Hey peeps, I’m in eighth grade. A few things I enjoy are web design, field hockey, blogging, and just being in the company of boys. I’ve just started making money as a model. It is soooo fun and easy. IM me and I’ll tell how you can too.
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20	"Using internet technology…" Using internet technology…
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27	After 2 minutes, the predator knows that Amanda: is most likely a female child Is interested in seashells, rollerblading and English class has a little brother has a valid email address
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32	Within 12 minutes he knows: Her first name is Amanda She is a young girl who likes beanie babies, rollerblading, and English class She has a baby brother She has a Mom or sister named Sue She lives on the East Coast She or her mom get home every day at 5:30 Her home telephone number
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41	Children need to learn: that they are vulnerable to predators, even if they feel invincible. how to remain as anonymous as possible when using the Internet to avoid endangering themselves how to recognize and repel the advances of a predator what to do and who to talk to if they feel they have been approached by a stranger online That it is NEVER a good idea to meet in person someone they have “gotten to know” online
42	Missing the interactive computer game QUESTION: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE KIDS WHO THINK THEY ALREADY KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT INTERNET SAFETY? ANSWER: CHALLENGE THEM TO OUTWIT AN INTERNET PREDATOR.
43	Now what should you do???
44	Location of the computer Move your computer to a central place in your house. Suggestion- If your child has a computer in their room unplug it from the internet.
45	"All users are the administrators..." All users are the administrators of their own account. Who should be the administrator of the accounts? The parents
46	Who is monitoring your child’s email account? No one Who should be monitoring their e-mail? The parents With all free email accounts comes a lot of spam Safe2read.com
47	What most parents know about the internet Surfing the internet Email
48	What parents don’t know about the internet Instant messaging IM
49	Web Messenger There are many different instant messenger services on the web today.
50	Chat Rooms What is a chat room? Chat/Instant Messaging: “Chat rooms” are LIVE, real-time conversations occurring over the internet. It’s similar to a party-line where new people keep joining and leaving an on going conversation.
51	Voice Over or VOIP VOIP (using the computer as a telephone): There is free software from many sources that allows your computer to work just like a telephone. Calls can be made to anywhere in the world and they are free and leave no record on any bill. This software can also be put onto a hand-held computer. What equipment do you need? Speakers and a microphone are needed to make the calls; most monitors have speakers and a plug-in microphone can be purchased for a few dollars. Users can get the software from http://www.skype.com or simply download it to their YahooMessenger chat tool.
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