Internet+Predator+Group



Definition of Internet Predation: [|Definition]





Characteristics of an Internet Predator:

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How Predators "Neutralize" or Justify their actions!

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Characteristics of an Internet Victim:

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Tactics of predators and Protection from Predators [|Predators: Tactics vs Neutralizors] Sources: [|www.ikeepsafe.org], [|www.wapt.com]

Software can be an important tool in protecting kids from online predators. (For starters, check out your Internet provider; AOL and MSN, especially with their latest software releases, deserve kudos for enhanced parental controls.) But Net child safety mostly takes common sense and plenty of parent-child communication. It's a good idea to periodically revisit the following tips, culled from conversations over the years with online child-safety experts:
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 * || **Communication is key**


 * Know what your kids are doing**

Screen the sites your children visit. Often the kids know more about computing than you do, so have them show you around. Place the computer in the family room, kitchen or other highly visible place, rather than letting kids go off by themselves in a bedroom. You may want to forbid use of a Web cam. Get to know their buddy lists and, if necessary, restrict correspondence to those pals.


 * Tell kids to keep personal information private**

This goes beyond such obvious stuff as name, password, phone number and address. Never have them give out where you work, where siblings go to school, what they want to buy, etc. Make sure the children's screen names aren't too risqué and don't reveal personal details. Pedophiles can track down kids with even a few innocuous snippets of information.


 * Warn kids that people aren't always what they seem**

If someone starts asking personal questions or makes children feel unsafe or funny, have them log off immediately and notify you, a librarian or a teacher, depending on where they are. Report any unsettling activity to your Internet provider, law enforcement or the NCMEC CyberTipline (www.cybertipline.com). Don't let the kids agree to meet someone in person without your approval. || __[]__

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