Last Updated March 2016
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FOR SCHOOLS
Digital technology is a powerful tool for education. But how do schools address cyberbullying, digital abuse and safety? Bring Your Own Device? But WiredSafety's educational resources are free and innovative. MORE
FOR AND ABOUT WIRED KIDS AND TWEENS
When should our kids and preteens have a cell phone or social networking page? While this is a family-by-family and a kid-by-kid decision, we have some pointers to make kids' digital lives safer, more secure and private. MORE
STOP CYBERBULLYING
Have questions about
what's right for your kids and teens? Want to know what others are doing? From wired toddlers to teens, we have the advice and information you need. And it's all here, for free. We even have our WiredMoms cyberarmy to help protect all kids online and our STAR team (Safe Technology Approved and Reviewed) to help guide you on which apps and networks to trust., READ MORE.
FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND CARETAKERS
CYBERABUSE VICTIMS
WiredSafety hears from victims of cyberabuse and cybercrimes every single day. We try to help when we can, but are not a 911 line or law enforcement officers. If you are in fear of your safety, go directly to your local police first.If you need a little help from us... MORE
SEXTING, SEXTORTION AND REVENGE PORN
Sexting is when you take and share an intimate image with someone else. While it is becoming a problem for adults and seniors, it is an especially challenging problem for teens and preteens. Minors taking them have been charged with the production, distribution and possession of child pornography in many jurisdictions.
Adults and teens have been victimized by people they trusted not to share their intimate images. After a bad breakup, they may have their intimate images broadcast to everyone online. This is called "revenge porn." And it is a growing problem that often results in self-harm, destroyed lives and even suicide. MORE
CYBER
ROMANCE
Everyone is doing it - cyberdating, meeting other singles and finding romance online. Which sites are safer than others? How can you protect yourself from creeps and scam artists? What are the cyberdating rules of the road and what can you do if things go wrong? MORE
FOR TEENS
We know. You don't want lectures or our telling you what not to do. You want to know what you can do. You have hard questions that need real answers, too. You or your friends might need help. Or you want to help change the world. MORE
ARE YOU SOCIALLY SAFE?
Everyone needs to understand the basics of digital literacy - privacy, security, safety, social networking, passwords and search.
Do you know what you should? MORE
PARRY AFTAB'S DID U KNOW?
HOT TOPICS & BREAKING NEWS:
Online Gambling: Did you know that some online gambling is legal in the US? Many other countries have legalized online gambling. Read why WiredSafety supports the legalization and strict regulation of online gambling in the US. MORE
Terrorism and US Teens:
Did you know that WiredSafety testified before the US Congress years ago about the risk to US and other teens being recruited online and seduced into supporting terrorism, gangs and radicalization groups. MORE
Suicides, Self-Harm
and Cyberbullying:
Did you know that, while we think cyberbullying-connected suicides happen all the time, there have been fewer than a few hundred cases worldwide. MORE
CyberStalking & Harassment:
Did you know that when adults are harassed online it's not called "cyberbullying." That term is reserved for young people. It looks the same, sounds the same, feels as hurtful, but adults have resources minors don't. That's why we treat them differently. MORE
