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There are numerous sites where Internet Safety, Security and Responsibility issues are addressed. Listed below are links to some of these sites that offer comprehensive information, teaching tools and activities for children. These links are provided as an educational and research resource only. The material reached through these links does not represent the opinions or the positions of the Department of Justice.
Information Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI publication of parent’s guidelines addressing online safety and reporting on-line offenders)
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology on Internet Safety
(links to federal reports addressing technological and non-technological approaches to protecting children online and other related resources)
Kidz Privacy
(U.S. Federal Trade Commission explains the rules (established by the FTC) for website operators to protect kids’ privacy while they are online. The rules are part of the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This site provides online privacy guidelines and resources for kids, parents and educators.)
The Librarian’s Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids
(The American Librarian Association offers online safety guidelines and numerous links to resources for kids and parents.)
The Children's Partnership Online
(This site provides online safety resources including online sites for families.)
GetNetWise
(This site is a project of the Internet Education Foundation that provides many resources for families including guidelines and links to educational and entertaining Internet sites appropriate for kids.)
Training / Interactive I-Safe America
(The Internet Safety Foundation is dedicated to educate and empower youth to safely and responsibly take control of their Internet experience. Their web site offers numerous different ways to get involved and make a difference, including: chat hosts, room monitors, HTML coders and programmers, writers and editors and web surfers. I-Safe provides information on navigating and surfing the Internet to make it an exciting and safe adventure.)Cybersmart Curriculum
(lesson plans and activity sheets for K-8 co-published by the CyberSmart School Program and MacMillan McGraw-Hill)
Net Safety-The NetSmartz Workshop
(A National Center for Missing and Exploited Children web page for parents and educators provides interactive lesson plans for ages 5-13+)
Stay Safe Online
(Microsoft and Boys and Girls of America created a 15-minute kid-friendly animated program to help children make smart choices about the use of Internet chat rooms, e-mail and online behavior. Hosted by Shaquille O’Neal.)
SafeSurfin.com
(AOL provides resources, safety tips, activities for kids and teens and information for parents and educators.)
StaySafeonline.info
(Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this site offers cyber security information, a self-guided security test, educational materials and Internet resources.)
Cyber-Hood-Watch.org
(Internet Safety Watch, Inc. site offers security information, assistance, guidelines, tutorials and resources including anti-virus and Trojan scanner programs.)
Consumer Information Security
(The Federal Trade Commission provides information for consumers and businesses on computer security and safeguarding personal information, including a link to a "Consumer Information Security" video, a fact sheet on "How to Stay Safe Online if you Use High-Speed Internet Access," and a "Safe Cyber Surfer" quiz and other "fun stuff" for kids.)CERIAS / Purdue University
(This university center offers information on computer, network and communications security educational programs and events: seminars, free teacher workshops, continuing education, scholarship programs, Masters degree and K-12 resources.)Computer Security Resource Center - CSRC
(The Computer Security Division (CSD) is one of eight divisions within the National Institute of Standard and Technology's Information Technology Laboratory that works to improve the security of information systems. The CSD's Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC) site provides news, services and guidance to the user, vendors and the federal community on securing IT planning, implementation, managment and operation.)
C. Internet ResponsibilityInformation
There's One More Talk You Need to Have
(The Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section's Chief, Martha Stansell-Gamm wrote this article that was published by Newsweek regarding the need for parents to find out what their children are doing online and to teach their children how to be good citizens on the NET.)Net Monkey
(Convicted copyright pirate Mike Nguyen has created a site to educate young people about the risks of on-line piracy. This site contains a downloadable copy of "Net Monkey Weekly" an entertaining and informative newsletter directed at children which addresses the ills of piracy.)Responsible Computing in U. Va.
(Students, faculty and staff at the University of Virginia are provided "responsible computing" and policy information on their University's web site in support of its mission of teaching, research, and public service.)Model Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources in the Schools
(It is necessary for students to know and adhere to their school's information technology (IT) policy so that the school can continue to maintain and improve the functioning of their computing resources and to comply with Federal and State laws. It is important that parents discuss these rules with their student to ensure he or she understands them. A model acceptable use policy is provided by the Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.)Arlington Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy
(The Virginia Arlington Public Schools post their "Acceptable Use Policy" procedures and guidelines for their students and staff on their web site. Responsibility for appropriate behavior on school computer networks is addressed within the section on "Code of Ethics.")United States Copyright Office
(U.S. Copyright Office site provides copyright information and online services.)
Piracy and the Law
(The Business Software Alliance explains the legal responsibilities for individuals and businesses, large and small. This site provides additional information on types of piracy, tools and resources, and reporting software piracy.)Pro Music
(This is an international web site that supports legitimate online music services and provides answers to questions about copyright laws for online music.)
Training / Interactive Junior Achievement
(Junior Achievement has developed a program to help today's youth learn more about the issues surrounding the illegal downloading of copyrighted materials off of the Internet. This initiative is sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America. The program addresses the ethical, legal, and economic issues associated with respecting copyrights.)Copyright Kids
(This site was developed by a subcommittee of the Friends of Active Copyright Education (FA©©E), an initiative of the Copyright Society of U.S.A., to teach school-age children the basics of copyright law. Learning activities and tools provided include quizzes, sample permission letters, directions on copyright registration and relevant links.)Cyberethics for Kids
(U.S. Department of Justice offers teachers a lesson plan outline and exercises for K-8.)
Cybercitizenship.org
(The Cybercitizen Partnership Awareness Campaign offers approaches for teaching children about cyberethics, cybercrime information, and links to adult and youth resources.)
The CyberPilot's License
(The CyberPilot's License is dedicated to the study of web ethics and the development of healthy online learning environments. Students, teachers, parents and policymakers are welcome to join our discussion forums, examine online resources, and help create an archive of educational materials.)Play It Cyber Safe
(This Web site provides children, parents and teachers the opportunity to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the law, knowledge of their rights and the ability to avoid misuse on the Internet. This site was created by the Business Software Alliance and the Hamilton Fish Institute at the George Washington University. It is a Cyber-Crime and Intellectual Property Theft Prevention and Education Project funded by the United States Department of Justice to educate the public on cyber-crime and intellectual property theft.)
CyberSpacers.org
(This site provides activities for kids: the CyberSpacers' oath; join the Super Cyber Team; and learn cybercrime through online quizzes, comics, games and contests.)
We are interested in hearing from organizations and individuals that have programs related to cyberethics and cybercitizenship! If you have a program, please send us a letter or fax with a description of your organization and how we can learn more about your efforts. We can be reached at U.S. Department of Justice, 10th & Constitution Ave., NW, (Cyberethics, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section), John C. Keeney Building, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20530. Fax (202) 514-6113.
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