3. 70% were female; 30% were male 86% of offenders were people youth first “met” online 37% of incidents happened in chatrooms 40% in instant messages

4. A predator might talk to you about: –Any sport that interests you –Your home life –Things that make you angry or sad –School sports activities –School work –Any other item to gain your interest and/or trust

5. If anyone –Talks about inappropriate things –Sends you sexually explicit images –Asks for your personal information –Wants you to do things that make you feel uncomfortable –Wants to meet you in person Talk to an adult you trust!

6. You may not know the truth about people you first meet online You can be lied to or betrayed Time does NOT equal trust Anyone worth having as a friend wouldn’t ask you to put yourself at risk It can be a crime for an adult to engage in sexually explicit communication with a minor

7. If someone tries to –Isolate you from family and friends –Turn you against your parents or guardian –Make you keep everything secret –Send inappropriate material or talk about explicit subjects –Threatens you Tell an adult you Trust

8. Personal information that can lead a predator to your doorstep: Name AgeBirthday Phone NumberSchool ScheduleLocation Photos and videos should never be posted online if they show –Backgrounds that reveal identifying information –Sexually provocative poses –Too much skin

9. Spreading rumors and gossip Posting pictures without consent Stealing passwords to assume someone’s identity Harassing or threatening with mean or bad language

10. If you are ever cyber bullied –Do not respond –Save the evidence –Tell your parents or an adult you trust –Report it to your ISP, Website, or Police Department –If anyone threatens you or you feel that you are in immediate danger, talk to an adult you trust and contact your local law- enforcement agency

11. myspace.com facebook.com friendster.com xanga.com bebo.com spaces.live.com livejournal.com cyworld.com

12. Profiles and blogs are not only viewed by your friends, but also by –Parents and relatives –Teachers and principals –Colleges and universities –Employers – ONLINE PREDATORS If it is on the Internet, IT IS NOT PRIVATE

13. Protect yourself by: –Communicating with people you know in person –Keeping your personal information private –Not meeting offline –Not responding to offensive messages –Choosing gender-neutral, non-revealing, and non- suggestive screen names and e-mail addresses

14. YOU control your online image and how much personal information is revealed Be a good friend and sibling and encourage others to be safer online Talk to an adult you trust if anything makes you feel scared or uncomfortable

15. There are ways you can reveal information about yourself without realizing it. –School name or sports team –Full name, age or grade –Filling out questionnaires –Entering games or contests Be aware of what information you share!

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