1. Freshman Seminar

2. Find kids through social networking, blogs, chatrooms, instant messaging, e-mail, discussion boards, and other websites. Try to seduce their targets through attention, affection, gifts, kindness Ask to meet you in person What is an Online Predator?

3. http://www.nsteens.org/Videos/SurvivorDiaries Survivor Diaries

4. With a partner, answer the following questions: 1.Based on the experiences highlighted in this video, what do both Ryan and Noah have in common? 2.What made Ryan more vulnerable and therefore more likely to get involved with someone online? 3.Though Ryan never agreed to meet, how do you think someone was able to find him? 4.What kinds of information should never be shared with people you first meet online? 5.It seems like Noah knew better than to communicate with someone he didn’t know online and then meet this person. Why do you think he did it anyway? 6.What should you do if someone you met online asks to meet you or in any way makes you feel uncomfortable? Discussion Questions

5. Remember that not everyone you meet online is trustworthy No one that you meet online should ask you to keep secrets from your trusted adults Be suspicious if an online “friend” tries to turn you against your friends and family Don’t accept gifts from people that you meet online Protect Yourself from Online Predators

6. A real friend, whether you’ve met them in real life or online, won’t pressure you into doing anything that makes you uncomfortable Report anyone who sends you are asks you to send inappropriate messages and photos Be a good friend and talk to a trusted adult if someone you know is planning to meet someone they met online in person If someone asks you to meet offline, tell a trusted adult immediately Protect Yourself Continued….

7. Don’t respond to people who ask you for personal information Avoid Chat Rooms- this is where 65% of incidents occur Don’t talk or chat with people you don’t know and have never met Protect Yourself Continued…

8. List 2 ways that you can protect yourself from the dangers of Online Predators. Checkpoint!

9. Cyber Bullying

10. The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. What is it?

11. Never respond to rude or harassing comments Save or print the evidence Talk to your parents/guardians/teacher/someone you are comfortable talking to if you get harassed Steps to Prevent Cyber Bullying

12. Respect others online Only share your password with your parent/guardian Change your passwords often Steps to Prevent Continued…

13. Password protect your cell phone Use privacy settings to block unwanted messages Think before posting or sending photos- they could be hurtful to you or others Steps to Prevent Continued…

14. List 3 steps you can take to prevent Cyber Bullying. Checkpoint!