internet safety for students

Internet Safetyfor Students

SSA Thomas S. LawlerFBI New Haven600 State Street

New Haven, CT [email protected]

No more victims!

The sequel!

No more victims! No more victims!

Internet Threats Child Predators Internet Artifacts “Sexting” Cyber Bullies

FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 203-777-6311


Child Predators Anonymous on the Internet Act like a friend to gain trust (“Grooming”) Typically Male Age 20 – 72 (so far in Connecticut) There are no other reliable characteristics! Goal is to meet a child to: Abduct, Molest, Hurt, Kill


No more victims! No more victims!“Grooming”

Appears familiar Develops trust Secret friendship Erode barriers Intimidation Face to Face meeting Abduct, Molest, Hurt, Kill



Who is a Child Predator?


No more victims! No more victims!Child Predator


No more victims! No more victims!Who is at risk?


Unsupervised teenagers Females Naïve or trusting Not aware of the threats


Unsupervised Teenagers


How do Predators find kids?: Myspace, Facebook, Second Life Online Gaming Sites (with chat) AOL Instant Message (IM) Yahoo Messenger Unsolicited Email messages

Internet “friends” are often STRANGERS!


Who is a stranger?


Nickname or a first name Email, IM, Chat, Cell Phone, or Text Msg You have never met them in person Your family has never met them Cannot confirm their identifiers PEOPLE YOU MEET ONLINE!


Internet Artifacts


Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Online digital photographs Opinions stated on blogs Email & text messages of a personal nature May demonstrate:

lack of maturity lack of judgment harsh views and opinions

Consequences: Job Interviews / school admissions Can be used by predators to locate and target a victim Can be taken out of context Will be on the Internet FOREVER


“Sexting”


Take sexually revealing pictures of yourself Send your pictures to someone in a text message or email Why would you do that? Show off or Entice someone? Show interest in someone? Prove commitment?

What happens when you break-up? Someone has a highly compromising photo of you!

22% of teen girls have sent nude or semi-nude photos 20% of teen boys have sent nude or semi-nude photos 100% of teen boys and girls break-up!


“Sexting” - Consequences


Your photos will be seen by other people You cannot retrieve your photos You will lose control of your photos Your photos will be on the Internet forever People who see your photos will make fun of you People who see your photos will think less of you You will be extremely embarrassed You will jeopardize your future (College, Employment) Law Enforcement will seize and destroy your cell phone,

digital camera, and computer


“Sexting” is illegal!


Child pornography is sexually explicit photos of a minor under the age of 18 years old

“Sexting” makes you guilty of: Manufacture of child pornography Possession of child pornography Distribution of child pornography

Federal Laws (18 USC 2251, 2252, 2252A, 2260) Connecticut State law Risk of injury to a minor and felony obscenity

Register as a Sex Offender


Cyber Bully


Use of a computer or cell phone to: Tease, Embarrass, Intimidate Humiliate, Harass, Threaten

Bullies “THINK” they are “ANONYMOUS” Victim usually knows the Cyber Bully Failed friendship or relationship Jealousy or Revenge

32% of high-school students say hurtful things 13% of high-school students have been bullied


Cyber Bulliesare Immature and Cowardly!



Cyber Bullies Always Get

Caught!FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 203-777-6311


Cyber Bully - Consequences


Loss of Privileges, Detention or Expulsion Embarrassment when everyone finds out Disappoint teachers, parents, family, friends Loss of computer, cell phone, mp3 player, digital camera State Charges: Harassment Breach of Peace Endangering a minor

Federal Charges: Title 18 US Code 2261 (Stalking and Harassment)

Criminal Record


Avoiding a Cyber Bully


Be kind and respectful to others online Do not post personal information online Personal information helps bullies find you online Bullies alter your information and repost it

Do not post your picture online Bullies alter pictures and repost them

Be careful who you share your secrets with (peers) Do not respond to a Cyber Bully message Report online harassment: Parents, Teachers, Law Enforcement


Online Responsibility


Know about the threats on the Internet DO NOT lie about your age to access a site Myspace, Facebook (COPPA 1998 - 13 years old)

Do NOT talk to strangers (especially online) Do NOT try to meet with people you encounter online Do NOT get into fights with people online Do NOT take pictures of yourself or send them to people Do NOT tell people your information (name, address,

birth day, phone, school, etc.) Do NOT tell people your secrets


Online Responsibility


Do NOT share your accounts or passwords Do NOT open emails or attachments from strangers Do NOT accept IM messages from strangers Something makes you uncomfortable?

Immediately tell a parent!! Some tries to talk about sex?Immediately tell a parent!!


Adult Responsibility


Warn children about Internet threats Set reasonable rules for children to follow while online Remind children about inappropriate online behavior Locate computers in family areas, not in bed rooms Monitor what children are doing online Spend time learning more about Internet threats Learn the services and sites that children use online The computer is NOT a babysitter Immediately report crimes to Law Enforcement


Resources


www.missingkids.com (NCMEC) www.fbi-sos.org www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php?office=54567 www.commonsensemedia.org www.isafe.org www.netsmartz.org www.safeteens.com www.facebook.com/help.php?safety www1.myspace.com/misc/safetyTips.html www1.myspace.com/misc/tipsForParents.html www.allfacebook.com (Facebook Privacy Guide)


Missing Kids (NCMEC)



FBI-SOS



CT Sex Offender Registry


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