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Resources
Books:
Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives
by John Palfrey & Urs Gasser (2008)
Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying
by Sameer Hinduja & Justin W. Patchin. (2009)
Websites:
security.comcast.net - Comcast has some great security tools for families available on their site.
www.athinline.org - MTV's 'A Thin Line' is a recently launched website to stop digital abuse. Videos, contests and online tools are aimed at halting the spread of sexting and cyber-bullying.
www.commonsensemedia.org - Read family-friendly reviews of media and entertainment
www.connectsafely.org - The forums at connectsafely.com are among the best we've found. Have a specific question or concern? Folks on this forum might have the answers you need.
www.csriu.org - The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
www.cybertipline.com - Report a cyber crime to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Also call 1-800-THE-LOST
www.getnetwise.org - Compare and obtain reviews on safety products for your computer such as filters
www.icactraining.org - The national web site for the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force. ICAC offers support to state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as school trainings both locally and around the country.
www.ikeepsafe.org - Resources to help elementary age children learn about safety on the Internet
www.internetsafetypodcast.com - A free online radio show to educate parents, teachers, and teens about the benefits and risks of technology. The program helps make technical issues and solutions accessible in an educational, entertaining, and useful way.
www.isafe.org - a congressionally funded foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet experiences safe and responsible
www.netfamilynews.org - tech news for parents with a great newsletter.
www.netmom.com - Crafts, games and an index of safe websites for kids
www.netsmartz.org - Netsmartz offers resources and trainings for parents, teens, and educators, including videos, links, and a lot of great age-specific materials.
www.pcavt.org - Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. Get information about this program, and all of our other trainings from our web site.
www.ProtectKids.com and www.darkness2light.org - Online safety tips and information about preventing and recognizing the symptoms online child sexual abuse
www.theonlinemom.com - Technology tools for parents. The Online Mom Network is a community of caring parents that aspire to be informed and knowledgeable about the technology that is such an everyday part of our children's lives.
www.wiredkids.org - Wired Kids, Inc. is a U.S. charity dedicated to protecting all Internet users, especially children, from cybercrime and abuse. It operates several programs and Web sites designed to help everyone learn how to protect their privacy and security online and to teach responsible Internet use. |
If you are interested in hearing more about Technicool or scheduling a training in your area, please call:
1-800-CHILDREN
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