Internet Safety Resources
•ConnectSafely
http://www.blogsafety.com/category/Connectsafely-Forums/3
This is a forum for a parents, teens, educators, and experts to discuss and learn about safe blogging and social networks.
•Cyberbully411
Cyberbully411 provides resources and opportunities for discussion and sharing for youth - and their parents - who have questions about or may have been targeted by online harassment. The website was created by the non-profit Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc., with funding from the Community Technology Foundation of California.
•Disney’s Online Safety Site
http://home.disney.go.com/guestservices/safety
This website provides tips for parents to assist with teaching kids how to safely navigate the Internet.
•Eyeblocker software
Local Birmingham company that provides a residential solution for Internet filtering, virus protection, email reporting and blocks all user access to porn and gambling.
•FBI’s Parents’ Guide to Internet Safety
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguide.htm
This site offers a solid guide for parents on Internet safety.
•Federal Trade Commission
This site is managed by the FTC, which provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
•I-SAFE America, Inc.
I-Parent provides a range of resources for parents and students.
•Microsoft Online Safety
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/
This site offers parents tips on cyberbullying, strong passwords, importance of security updates, videos, and comics.
•NetSmartz.org
This site offers parents a variety of tools for parents to use to facilitate discussions regarding Internet safety.
•Netlingo
http://www.netlingo.com/top20teens.cfm
Learn what the acronyms stand for so you are informed what your child is communicating
•Parent Tips on Social Networking
http://onguardonline.gov/socialnetworking.html
This site provides parents with a guide to social network sites and tips for safe social networking.
•The Anti-Drug.com’s Online Course for Parents
http://www.theantidrug.com/E-monitoring/index.asp?from=home
This site offers a very good “crash course” for parents on Internet communication technologies used by young people such as social networking, cell phones, music, and online videos.
•SafeKids.com
The site provides safety advice, tools, tips, and articles related to Internet safety for parents and kids.
•SafeTeens.com
The site provides safety advice, tools, tips, and articles related to Internet safety for parents and teenagers.
•WiredSafety.org
This organization provides education, assistance, and awareness of cybercrime, privacy, security, and responsible use of technology.
Internet Resources for Students and Parents