YO! Safety Tips
Learn to protect your identity and use the internet
and mobile devices safely with these resources.
Safety Tip Sheets
- Cell Phone & Mobile Device Safety Tips These tips were developed by ConnectSafely.org, they are meant to help youth stay fun and safe on the cell phone. Defend and protect yourself with smart socializing, keeping your cell phones personal, beware of cyber-bullying, protect against "sexting", the value of "presence", and more… Download PDF
- Cell Phone Location-Sharing & GPS Locating Tips Most "smart phones" and even some regular cellphones allow you to run location-sharing software that uses the phone's GPS capability to let friends and family know your exact location… Download PDF
- Beware & Protect Against Cyber-Bullying Cyber bullying is the willful and repeated act of harming others electronically through email, instant messaging, Web sites, chat rooms, social networking sites, cell phones and other electronic means. About one-third of all youth using the Internet have been bullied… Download PDF
- Creating Secure and Protected Passwords A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Learn how to create a secure password and other techniques to protecting your password… Download PDF
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Beware & Protect Against "Sexting"
with Mobile Devices "Sexting" usually refers to youth sharing nude photos via cell phone, but it's happening on other devices and the Web too. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so youth should consider these tips developed by ConnectSafely.org… Download PDF - Safety Tips for Websites and Social Networking These tips were developed by ConnectSafely.org, they are meant to help youth stay fun and safe on both the fixed and mobile social Web. Learn more about what to post, online manners, and being smart about online predators… Download PDF
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Video Sharing Safety Tips and Publishing
on the Web Many youth today are video-literate - able to communicate in a medium once reserved for highly trained professionals with expensive equipment. This is an amazing creative development for them and the participatory Web. To help keep their video-sharing safe and constructive, here are some common-sense rules of conduct… Download PDF
"Stop the Bullying!" Webisodes:
KB's First Day
Being the new girl at school
isn't easy for KB.
Milton's Dreams
Bullies make it hard for Milton to enjoy
one of his favorite things.
Josh North
Brick surprises Josh by
complimenting him.
Melanie's Friends
Melanie discovers that it's hard to
be friends with bullies.
KB's Day
KB keeps important information
from her mom.
Josh & Raven
Josh to remember his own
bad experiences.
More Safety Resources:
An Internet Safety Guide for Parents and Children Visit Website
To learn more about how parents can help protect kids and teens from the dangers of the Internet, we have gathered a number of resources. Please feel free to browse the material, and help children remain safe online.
Finding Online Safety: Tips For Teens and Tweens Visit Website
Systems of writing seem to come from the very human need to record. So, how do we keep our personal information safe even as it seems we lose the idea that there is "personal" information?
i-SAFE Inc. Visit Website
A worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.
Growing Up Online Visit Website
A PBS/Frontline site with videos, discussion boards and other resources to learn about online safety and why it is important.
Common Sense Internet Safety Survival Guide Visit Website
Common Sense Internet Safety Survival Guide
Online Safety for Youth with LD Visit Website
By the Center for Implementing Technology in Education.
SafeKids.com Visit Website
Advice for safe & compassionate social networking.
NetSmartz Workshop Visit Website
Educate, Engage, Empower Today’s youth have a knowledge of the Internet that often surpasses that of their parents. Because so many youth are Internet savvy, it is imperative that they also have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them. Watch youth share their own "Real-Life Stories" about issues affecting them on the Internet such as cyberbullying, online enticement, and giving out too much personal information.
Adults Need to Step in When Bullying Occurs Visit Website
When I was in seventh grade, I was expelled from school because I stood up to bullying. The two months of my education I missed I will never regain. But the part that confuses me the most is why the teachers and all the other adults at school don't stop bullying when they see it happening. I'm Hmong and a lot of people look at me like I'm different. Some of the kids at school call my other Hmong friends and I names, and try to pick fights with us during lunch or after school. This happens a lot, so we have learned to live with it, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I know I should tell the adults, but I know they see it and they don't do anything. If I tell, I will be called a "snitch." People don't like snitches in school. A kid who is a snitch doesn't have any friends and gets picked on for being a snitch...
Surf Safer Visit Website
Learn how to protect your identity online.
Get Net Wise Visit Website
Get Net Wise
Social Network Basics Visit Website
Video tutorials on how to stay safe on social network sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
Chatdanger Visit Website
This is a site is about the dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, emails, and on mobiles.
Safety Tips: Internet Safety for Youth Visit Website
This one is a section of the FBI website, lists some important tips for youth to keep in mind when using the internet.
Wiredsafety.org Visit Website
The World’s largest online safety and help group. On this one I really liked the "Parry Aftab’s Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe Online" it was a good tip sheet.
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