FAMILY/EDUCATOR TOOLBOX

Did you know that 1 in 7 youth are sexually solicited online according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?

This fact reminds families and educators that they need to take responsibility for their teen’s Internet use so they can minimize their potential risk for victimization. Our toolbox will help arm you with the resources you need to engage teens in an important dialogue about the potential dangers and ensure safer, more productive online experiences.

Click on the links below to find in-depth information to help keep your teens safer online:

SOCIAL NETWORKING 101 »

Learn about these popular sites and how predators can use them as a way to contact teens. You can download a list of common terms used by teens online.

START A CONVERSATION »

Learn how to start a dialogue with your teen about the potential dangers of posting personal information online.

SAFETY TIPS »

Use these guidelines to make sure your child is safer online.

DOWNLOADS

Bring more safety tools to your desktop with these downloads you can print for your teens or share in the classroom. Most can be printed on a standard printer, but some may require a visit to your local copy center.

Family/Educator Safety Tips   PDF   HTML
Teen SMRT Tips Poster (upto 24x36)   PDF   HTML
Teen SMRT Tips Letter (upto 8.5x11)   PDF   HTML
Resource Cards   PDF   HTML
Student Activity Sheet   PDF   HTML
Classroom Presentation   PDF   HTML
Common Online Terms   PDF   HTML

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Learn from real-life teens and use these links to find more helpful information.

Watch true stories on Girl Talk
CyberTipline Success Stories
Ask NCMEC your questions about Internet Safety on NetSmartz411

SOCIAL NETWORKING 101 | START A CONVERSATION | SAFETY TIPS