Internet and Digital Media Safety Prevention

The Internet and other digital media have revolutionized the way we communicate, exposing us all to an unimagined volume of ideas and possibilities. The new technologies also offer the anonymity which increases the chance that both children and adults will take risks and experiment with behavior they might never attempt in “real life”.

What you can do to keep safe on the internet:

It’s our responsibility to educate ourselves and children about the safe use of these forms of communication. By taking protective actions in advance and speaking up about questionable behavior, we can help prevent harmful use of the Internet and other digital technology.

Learn about:

• Keeping Adults and Children Safe on the Internet
• Warning Signs a Young Person May Be the Target of Online Sexual Abuse

Resources: 

Connect Safely

ConnectSafely is for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web.

Parent Tip Sheets (It's Time We Talked)

Downloadable PDF tip sheets for caregivers to start the conversation with their kids about pornography.

Privacy and Internet Safety (Common Sense Media)

Articles and videos for parents and children that help families make informed and safe choices when interacting with media and online platforms.

Netsmartz Workshop: An Interactive Educational Resource (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)