Stay Safe Online

Books at the Library For Parents and Kids
Internet Safety Tips for Everyone For Teens

The internet is a great tool not only for communication and research, but also for thieves, con artists, and predators looking for their next victims. Learn how to protect yourself with safe and secure online skills.


Books at the Library

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MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking
by Larry Magid and Anne Collier
004.69 MYSPACE

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Teens and Computers: What's a Parent to Do?
by Donna S. Bast
004.678 B
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Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens
by Nancy E. Willard
025.04 W

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A Smart Girl's Guide to the Internet
by Sharon Cindrich
J006.754 C

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Internet Safety Tips for Everyone

GetNetWise: You're One Click Away
 GetNetWise has information to help you keep your kids safe online, stop spam e-mails, protect your computer from hackers, and safeguard your personal information.
StaySafeOnline.org:
National Cyber Security Alliance 		Practical tips on what to do if something goes wrong (your computer gets hacked, your identity is stolen or your personal information is released); also provides information for parents, small business owners, teachers, and others.
Wired Safety WiredSafety provides help to victims of cyberabuse ranging from online fraud, cyberstalking, cyberbullying and child safety, to hacking and malicious code attacks.

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For Parents and Kids

Net Cetera The internet offers a world of opportunities to socialize and communicate--but they come with risks. OnGuardOnline.gov's Net Cetera campaign provides information and resources about helping kids make safe, responsible decisions when they're online.
ConnectSafely: Smart Socializing Starts Here ConnectSafely is for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web. It includes safety tips, videos, and a discussion forum for issues related to Web 2.0 safety.
NetSmartz Workshop:
A Program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 		The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children? (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.

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For Teens

CyberBully 411:
Prevent CyberBullying and Internet Harassment 		Cyberbully411 is an effort to provide resources for youth who have questions about or have been targeted by online harassment.
GetGameSmart

The Get Game Smart program is designed to help families enjoy video games and online media in ways that are safer, healthier and more balanced.
NetSmartzTeens

Watch teens 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.

Teen CyberSafety You think you're being careful online, but how much can internet strangers really learn about you? These tips from Cisco will help you make safe and smart social networking decisions.

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