Links

For more tips and information on how to protect your family online, check out the following websites:

http://www.internet101.ca/en/chatlingo.php  - Confused about the acronyms your children are using? Heres a comprehensive list of terms that are commonly used in a chat-room environment.

 http://www.internet101.ca/en/agreement.php  - To assist parents in setting boundaries with their children on internet access, Internet101.ca has created this "Internet Agreementapplies to both parents and children.

http://www.media-awareness.ca  Media Awareness Network is a Canadian non-profit organization that has been pioneering the development of media literacy programs. They promote media and Internet education by producing online programs and resources, working in partnership with Canadian and international organizations, and speaking to audiences across Canada and around the world.

http://www.cybertip.ca   This is Canadas National Tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. It also provides the public with information, referrals, and other resources to help Canadians keep their children safe while on the Internet.

http://www.kidsintheknow.ca/app/en/inet_safety_quiz_start   Kids in the Know is an interactive safety education program for increasing the personal safety of children and reducing their risk of sexual exploitation. This link takes you to a quiz that will rate how well youre protecting your children from online risks, and provides advice on how to increase protection specific to the answers youve given.

http://www.safecanada.ca   The Government of Canada website providing links to information and services on public safety in Canada. Its a good jumping-off place to find safety information on a variety of subjects, including bullying, internet safety, and criminal activity and policing.

 

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