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PERSONAL CYBER SAFETY

Volume 1, Issue 1

October 31st, 2013

EDTC605

Sexting
What is Sexting?

Why is Sexting a problem?


- Photos and videos sent privately can
easily be shared with others.

Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages

- You can't "take it back."


- 51% of teen girls cite pressure from guys
as a reason to send explicit messages,

and/or photographs, between

while only 18% of teen boys say so. This

mobile phones/devices. As tech-

is of concern where there is already a

nology advances cell phones


have the capability to record,
send photos and video. The act
of sending explicit pictures and
messages has increased, especially among teens.

power imbalance in a relationship or an


issue with self-esteem.
- Sexting is currently illegal under federal
law. It falls under the creation, distribution and possession of child porn and is
a felony offense. While some lawmakers
are working to change this, others are
prosecuting both those taking the pic
tures and those possessing them.

For more information, please visit:


http://personaldangers.pbworks.com/
w/page/70247134/Sexting

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Pass: technology

Article: Sexting common behavior among U.S. teens - study


Summary: Nearly 30 percent of U.S. teenagers are sexting, sending nude photos via email or text, according to a study that shows the behavior is more common than previously thought. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch also found that more than half of teens have been asked to send a nude
photo of themselves to someone, and 31 percent had requested a naked picture to be sent to them.
"Sexting is a prevalent behavior among teens and it may be a fairly reliable indicator of actual sexual behavior," said Dr. Jeff Temple, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and the lead author of

What can you do as a Parent?


Sexting can be a serious offense, so make sure you and your children are informed and know how to avoid the potential consequences of
this act in the future. The best approach to talking about sexting is to take a non-judgmental and informational approach. Keeping the dialogue open leaves room for your kids to talk with you rather than hiding things away. Remember that the word "sexting" was coined by the
press. Kids may have a different name for it. Try some simple conversation starters to break the ice:

Have you heard about this sexting thing? Do you know anything about it?
I was watching TV/reading the news the other day and saw a story about some kids who got in trouble for sending [use your own

word here - suggestive, sexy, naked, etc.] pictures to friends. Did you hear about that?

Can we talk about the types of things you and your friends like to share online? I want to make sure you're taking care of yourself and

looking out for your friends, as well.

PERSONAL CYBER SAFETY


Volume 1, Issue 1

October 31st, 2013

EDTC605

Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?

Reporting cyberbullying...
-Keep evidence of cyberbullying.

Cyberbulling is harassment or repeated

Record the dates, times, and de-

harm inflicted on another person through

scriptions of instances when cyber-

the use of technology. This technology

bullying has occurred. Save and

could include social websites, like Face-

print screenshots, emails, and text

book or Twitter, emails, chat rooms, tex-

messages. Use this evidence to

ting, picture or video messages, etc. Simi-

report cyberbullying to web and

lar to other forms of bullying, cyberbully-

cell phone service providers.

ing can include teasing, name calling,


spreading false rumors, forwarding explicit
photos, or threats of violence. Cyberbullying is a growing problem and has gained
much media attention in recent years.

-Cyberbullying should be reported


to the police if it includes threats of
violence, sexually explicit messages/photos, or a picture/video in
a place someone would expect
privacy (such as a bathroom)

For more information, please visit:


http://personaldangers.pbworks.com/w/
page/70247555/Cyberbullying
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Article: Cyberbullying Knows No Borders.


Summary: The article mentioned here is a cyberbullying study completed with 511 students in grades 6-12
from San Diego County, California. The document describes cyberbullying as a global problem and provides student responses about the prevalence of cyberbullying. The number of students who have experienced cyberbullying is increasing, particularly in the area of social networking. The article describes methods that parents and schools can implement to prevent cyberbullying.

What you can do to prevent cyberbullying...


Most instances of cyberbullying occur outside of the classroom and often out of sight to parents and teachers, but
there are steps you can take to help prevent cyberbullying.
-Talk to your children about cyberbullying. Create an open dialogue about what is appropriate to post online and
proper online etiquette. Come up with a shared plan about what to do if your child feels harassed or uncomfortable on the Web.
-Place your home computer in a common area of the home, such as the living room, and monitor your child's
online activities.
-Be aware of changes in behavior as this can be an indicator of bullying/cyberbullying
-Encourage your child to report any form of cyberbullying immediately. Many websites, such as Facebook, have
strict terms of use policies. Violators can be blocked or have their account terminated.
-Use parental controls to block websites you do not want your child to access.

PERSONAL CYBER SAFETY


Volume 1, Issue 1

October 31st, 2013

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Online Predators
What is an online predator?
Online predators, also known as internet predators or cyber predators or sexual offenders, are often misrepresented and stereotyped as shady and clear sexual deviants.
Many times, parents and students are not aware that these online predators are savvy,
charismatic, and very normal acting people. This makes them that much dangerous
to our children and students.
An online predator is anyone who uses the internet to take advantage of
people, both adults and children. This can be done in one or many ways including financially, emotionally, and the most used way, sexually. As Executive
Assistant Director of FBI Shawn Henry mentions, online predators have access
to your home at all times via the internet. They do no longer need a key to

For more information, please visit:

harm your family but can access them virtually.

http://personaldangers.pbworks.com/w/
page/70247596/Online%20Predators

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Pass: technology

Article: Assessing Middle School Students Knowledge...


Summary: The article discusses findings on what students know regarding social networking,

cyberbullying and online predators. According to the article, 71% of students do not believe that
they will be contacted by an online predator, 63% do not understand the risks of online predators, and only 40% wold confide in an adult if they were approached by someone online. The
article also contains some really valuable information about cyberbullying.

What you can do as a parent to prevent online predators?


1. Keep the computer in a public place.
2. Discuss with your child the rights and wrongs of internet use.
3. Discuss with your child what information can be share and which information cannot.
4. Teach with your child about the dangers of using the internet.
5. Look for specific signs listed below:
- Your child begins spending an excessive amount of time during the night in the computer.
- He or she may get unusually angry when not allowed to use the computer.
- Your child begins getting phone calls from adult men or women from numbers that you do not know.
- Your child begins receiving gifts online and via mail from people you do not know.
- You find pornography in your child's computer.
- Your child becomes withdrawn from your family.

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