online predators - cybersafety

What do you

you know about

Online Predators?

Some people may think of a

stereotype when they think about an

“online predator”

Some people think of a stereotype

ster·e·o·type n.

1. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

“Stereotype definition.” The Free Dictionary by Farlex. 2012. Web. 6 Mar. 2012 <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/stereotype>.

Example of a Stereotype :

“Everyone in the 1980’s had big

hair.”

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A Great

Lady :-)

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Mrs. Slim’s friend Stephanie with her friends

And although a lot of people in the 80’s had “big hair,” not

everyone did.

And although a lot of people in the 80’s had “big hair,” not

everyone did.

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“Everyone had ‘big hair’” is a Stereotype

about people who lived during

the 1980’s.

Some stereotypes lead us to believe things about people that are not necessarily true.

These stereotypes sometimes don’t allow us to see the truth.

What do you think of when you hear “Online Predator?”

Online predators are

creepy old men.

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EW! They are interested in sexual things with little kids.

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Predators pretend to be kids online and convince

other kids to do things that they don’t want to do

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They try to gain kids’ trust and lure them

offline to kidnap them

That’s what I’ve heard!

Predators want to kidnap kids!

These stereotypes may describe some

online predators, but not most of them.

Online predators are creepy old men.

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Online predators are creepy old men.

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X

Online predators are creepy old men.

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XMost online sexual predators are aged 18-25 (CommonSenseMedia)

EW! They are interested in sexual things with little kids.

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EW! They are interested in sexual things with little kids.

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X

EW! They are interested in sexual things with little kids.

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Teens are targeted more often than little kids. (CommonSenseMedia)

X

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They pretend to be kids online and convince

other kids to do things that they don’t want to do

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They pretend to be kids online and convince

other kids to do things that they don’t want to doX

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They pretend to be kids online and convince

other kids to do things that they don’t want to doX“The small percentage of adults that does seek out relationships with teens online are usually up-front about their age, and about their sexual interests.”

(CommonSenseMedia)

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They try to gain kids’ trust and lure them

offline to kidnap them

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They try to gain kids’ trust and lure them

offline to kidnap themX

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They try to gain kids’ trust and lure them

offline to kidnap them

•4.

X“Risky online relationships don’t always involve total strangers; sometimes they involve people teens have initially met offline.”

(CommonSenseMedia)

That’s what I’ve heard!

Predators want to kidnap kids!

That’s what I’ve heard!

Predators want to kidnap kids!X

That’s what I’ve heard!

Predators want to kidnap kids!X

“Cases involving stalking or abduction are very rare.” (APA Study)

Even though it is not rampant, online predators do exist.

Which teens are most at risk?

Youth who engaged in four or more risky online behaviors were much more likely to report receiving online sexual solicitations.

The online risky behaviors included:• maintaining friend lists that included

strangers• discussing sex online with people they did

not know in person• being rude or nasty online.

Which sites?

“An online survey of a representative sample of over 1,500 Internet users conducted in 2006 found that youths were more likely to receive online sexual solicitations via instant messages or in chatrooms than through social networking sites.” (Wolak, et al.)

Teens should reflect on these questions if they communicate with someone they meet online:

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Has this person

asked me to keep

anything about

our relationship

a secret?

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Has this person hinted at or Has this person hinted at or asked about anything asked about anything

sexual?sexual?

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Have I felt pressured or manipulated by this person?

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Do I feel true to myself – sticking to my values – when I communicate with this person?

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What do I do if I am receiving unwanted attention online?

Advice from CommonSenseMedia

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Change it up.

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But if you’re not sure, try changing the subject, making a joke, or saying you want to talk about something else.

Change it up, but…

if you still feel pressured by or uncomfortable with the situation, you need to take further action.

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Log off or quit.

You need to remember that at any time you can just stop typing and log off if a conversation gets uncomfortable online. You can also take action to block or report another user, or create a new account – whether for email, IM, or a virtual world – to avoid contact with that person again.

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Know that it’s okay to feel embarrassed or confused.

It’s not always easy to make sense of situations that make you uncomfortable online. Nor is it easy to ask for help if you feel embarrassed about what you’ve experienced. These feelings are normal, and it’s okay to talk about them.

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Talk to a friend or trusted adult.

Don’t be afraid to reach out. Even if you feel you can handle a tricky situation alone, it’s always a good idea to turn to friends, parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors for support

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If you do run across someone on the Internet who is posting information or images indicating child sexual exploitation,

please take note of the individual’s name, screen name, e-mail address, or anything else that might identify him or her.

Then report it to the CyberTipline at

www.cybertipline.com or by calling

1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

Operated by the National Center for Missing &

Exploited Children, this is a federally funded online reporting center for crimes involving child (teen) pornography, child sexual molestation (not in the family), and online enticement of children and teens for sexual acts. Reports are investigated and forwarded to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

http://www.cybertipline.org/ or 1-800-843-5678

Presentation Wording From:

CommonSenseMedia. 2012. Web. 6 Mar. 2012 <http://www.commonsensemedia.org/>.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 2012. Web. 6 Mar. 2012 <http://www.missingkids.com/>.

Netsmartz411. 2007. Web. 6 Mar. 2012 <http://www.netsmartz411.org/>.

Wolak, Janis, et al. “Online ‘Predators’ and Their Victims: Myths, realities and Implications for Prevention and Treatment.” Crimes Against Children Research Center. 2008. Web. 6 Mar. 2012 <http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/pdf/Am%20Psy%202-08.pdf>.

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