internet safety

By: Nani OwenEME 5405 Summer 2011

Information taken from Pinellas County Schools Prevention Office training on Cyber-Bullying

Internet Safety and Cyber-Bullying Information

National Stop Bullying Now Campaign website

http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

Stop Cyber-BullyingSend message clearly stating, “Do not

contact me again or I will contact the authorities.”

Contact ISP, forward message and request the account to be terminatedhttp://www.cyberbully.orghttp://whos.netContact local sheriff’s office

Cyber Stalking Legislation in Florida2003 Florida Legislature amended the

states “stalking statute” 784.048 to include “cyber stalking,” which equates to electronic bullying in cyberspace. Penalties for acts under this statue range from a first degree misdemeanor to a third degree felony.

TIPS

Tips for EducatorsEducate faculty, staff and studentsAddress cyber-bullying in anti-bullying

policiesContact law enforcement when appropriate

Substantial disruptionSchool equipmentOccurred at school

Tips for KidsKeep personal information to yourselfNever post a pictureAlways use neutral usernameDon’t give password to anyone but parentsTell adult if cyber bullying occursKeep anything sent by the person who is

cyber bullying

Tips for ParentsCreate rules for internet useEducate yourself and your childKnow what your child is doing onlineLearn the languageDon’t allow solitary surfingDon’t rely solely on technology to protect

kidsKnow your child’s e-mail accounts, profiles,

IM screen names, ect.

Websites of Interest

Translating Web Talk http://www.transl8it.comhttp://www.webopedia.comhttp://www.whatis.com

Internet Safety Siteshttp://www.safeflorida.net/safesurfhttp://www.netsmartz.orghttp://www.safekids.comhttp://www.pollyklass.orghttp://www.getnetwise.orghttp://www.Msnbc.msn.orghttp://www.secureflorida.orghttp://www.wiredsafety.orghttp://www.cyberbullying.org

Where your kids may gohttp://www.hateboard.comhttp://www.schoolsscandals.comhttp://www.livejournal.comhttp://www.teenangels.com

Parent Surveillance Siteshttp://www.spectorsoft.comhttp://www.eblaster.comhttp://www.myfreeproxy.comhttp://www.watchdog.comhttp://www.komando.comhttp://www.newsforparetns.com