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Cyber Safety
Cyber-safety
Cyber-bullying
Other online dangers
Computer sex-offenders can be a real
danger and Generally 13-15 yr olds are more at risk. Often those who
have been interacted with inappropriately don’t tell their parents
about it, because they are Worried about getting the internet cut off;
they’re embarrassed because they’ve been deceived
Statistics and Facts
(From Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Greg
Gebhart - NetAlert)
▪ 92% of kids on Internet have
MSN. Taking this access away creates family conflict and it is
generally better to look at safe/restricted usage.
▪ Photos put on Internet stay there
‘forever’. Even if only posted for a few minutes, before being
removed, this is ample time for 1000’s of other people to
download.
▪ Kids putting photos of friends/other
kids on the internet of a sexual nature (even of themselves) – can be
charged with child pornography.
What to do
If being cyber-bullied: Tell someone and
collect evidence – i.e. print off screen (with date and time); if via
mobile keep txt or photocopy (with date/time).
Tips for Parents
(From Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Greg
Gebhart - NetAlert)
▪ Never allow a computer in your
child’s bedroom – instead have it in a public
place
▪ Talk with your children regularly
about where they are going online
▪ Negotiate an online contract
▪ Help your child to feel comfortable
coming to you with anything (Getting angry and taking computer access
away from kids may mean they won’t come to you next time)
▪ Use a filter
▪ Monitor & supervise
▪ Know your children's passwords
Tips for Kids
▪ Do not use your surname (i.e. on MSN
etc)
▪ Do not use your phone number or
address
▪ No flirtatious pictures or nick-names
(this is what predators look for)
▪ You should know and be able to name
every ‘friend’ (i.e. on MSN, Facebook etc). Do not add’ friends of
friends’
Further Information and Support
▪ A downloadable application or “button”
(put out by the government) for addition to any computer is available
at:
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/online_safety_and_security/cybersafetyhelpbutton_download
Once installed, it enables the user to click on it and it link to help and advice on a range of online risks including cyber-bullying, unwanted contact, scams and fraud, and offensive or inappropriate material.
▪ Free PC
protection is available at: free online at www1.k9webprotection.com/
▪ Hotline for Internet safety = 1800 880176 (NetAlert)
Copyright 2013,
by the Contributing Authors.
Cite/attribute Resource.
admin. (2011, December 02). Cyber Safety. Retrieved May 26, 2013, from Woodvale Secondary College Web site: http://www.woodvale.wa.edu.au/student-services/psychologist/conditions-disorders/cyber-safety.
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