Resources for Parents
http://www.netsmartz.org/index.html - Up-to-date practical information to prevent Internet dangers. Kid-friendly activities and lessons for anyone concerned about youth Internet activity.
http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/talk.html - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) advertising campaign to protect children online. This link provides information about what you should know in order to protect a child’s online environment.
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.html - This links to A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety published by the US Department of Justice, F.B.I. and provides definitions, FAQs, “what-if” scenarios and information about how to respond safely if a child is at risk.
http://www.wiredkids.org/resources/documents/pdf/parentingonline.pdf - A grown-up, friendly handbook for parents and guardians teaching them about child abuse risks in order to keep children safe.
http://www.wiredkids.org/ - Teach kids how to “surf” safely. Learn about instant messaging, cyberdating, Internet bullies and more. This is a great kid-friendly link.
http://www.netbullies.com/pages/1/index.html - Great basic information that parents need to know about Internet bullying.
http://www.parentalguidance.org/ - A place to learn about Internet filtering software and get basic safety information for families.
If you have additional questions or concerns and would like to talk about it, please call Prevent Child Abuse Georgia’s toll-free, confidential HELPLINE at 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Monday through Friday. We are here to help.
Stop It Now! Georgia is a member of the Stop It Now! national network. www.stopitnow.org. If you live outside of Georgia and need help, call 1-888-PREVENT