Internet Safety Guides

The Internet is a powerful educational tool that provides access to a vast array of information and resources and enables us to communicate via email and chat in ways that were previously not possible. It is important though that we educate our children as to the appropriate and safe use of this dynamic tool. Just as we teach our children not to talk to strangers who might stop them on the street or at the mall, they should know that the same is true on the Internet. In order to help you navigate this new technological frontier we have put together a list of resources that will help you understand the Internet and present you with guidelines and considerations as you work with your children.

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
Published by the FBI
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm

Child Safety on the Information Highway
http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm

 Family Guidebook
http://familyguidebook.com/

Cyberangels
An organization devoted to “combating Internet crime” through a three-pronged approach, prevention, assistance, and monitoring.
http://www.cyberangels.org/

Safe Surfing with Your Family
Yahooligans
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/parents/

Stay Safe
This educational site intends to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
http://staysafeonline.com/

Chat  Room Dangers
This site illustrates the potential dangers of interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and also those found on mobile devices.
http://www.chatdanger.com/

Protecting Children In The Internet Age
A report from the New York State Senate Task Force on Critical Choices