Internet Safety for Kids

To learn more about Internet safety for kids, check out the resources below.

OnGuardOnline : This site, created by the Federal Trade Commission, has information for parents as well as games and videos for kids and teens.
NetSmartz.org : This site, created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, has videos that are geared toward different age ranges, as well as videos and information for parents.
WiredSafety : WiredSafety has lots of information about online safety that parents and educators can use.
StaySafeOnline.org : This site has resources to help you teach online safety to kids and adults, as well as general online safety articles.
Family Online Safety Institute : This site has a printable Family Online Safety Contract , as well as other tips and resources for parents.
A Platform for Good : This site, created by the Family Online Safety Institute, includes information for parents, teachers, and teens.
Microsoft Online Safety Information : This page offers Internet safety guidelines for families, schools, and organizations.
Parents' Guide to Blogging Safety : This article talks about the risks and benefits of children starting their own blogs, with tips for blogging safely.

Local police : If your child is in immediate danger, you should call 911 . Otherwise, you can call your local police's non-emergency number to report a problem.
CyberTipline : Visit www.cybertipline.com or call (800) 843-5678 to report crimes against children, including online enticement of children for sexual acts, obscene material sent to a child, and child pornography.

Stopcyberbullying.org : Created by the people at WiredSafety.org, this site has information geared toward children ages 7 to 17.
Cyberbully411.org : This site has resources for kids and teens, including strategies for talking to parents about cyberbullying.
Common Sense Media : This site offers detailed advice for working with kids ages 2 to 17.
KidsHealth : This site has an article that gives a good overview of cyberbullying.
It Gets Better Project : This site was created in response to the suicides of teens who were bullied for being gay. It contains more than 22,000 videos, including many submitted by celebrities.

YouAreHere : This is a virtual mall created by the Federal Trade Commission that includes online safety activities for kids and teens.
OnGuardOnline.gov : This site offers games and videos for kids and teens.
NetSmartz.org : This site, created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, has videos that are geared toward different age ranges. It is connected with NetSmartzKids and NSTeens.
NetSmartzKids : This site has Internet safety games for children ages 5 to 10.
NSTeens : This NetSmartz site is geared toward tweens and teens ages 8 to 17.