internet safety
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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