1. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape1 Internet Safety

2. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape2 Introduction The facts Potential dangers –Predators and sexual exploitation –Accessing inappropriate content –Harassment –Signs and symptoms of potential problems Options for increasing safety

3. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape3 The Facts Katie.com: My Story by Katherine Tarbox Why do we need to be concerned? –16 million kids and teens online –Many cases go unreported What attracts kids and teens to the Internet?

4. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape4 Risk Factors Loneliness Low self-esteem Need for attention Desire to be popular/accepted Self/body image –Lying

5. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape5 Dangers: Exploitation Posing Chat and sex channels Live audio - online “phone” conversations Live video - web cameras Gifts, letters, and phone calls Meeting in person

6. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape6 Dangers: Content Inaccurate information Pornography (pictures, videos, stories) Antisocial ideas Opposing views/beliefs Warez (pirated software)

7. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape7 Dangers: Harassment Mailing lists Unsolicited email (spam) Harassment

8. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape8 Danger: Symptoms Signs that your child might be at risk online: –Spends large amounts of time online –Pornography –Phone calls, mail, gifts, or packages –Turns monitor off or changes screen –Withdrawn –Use of someone else’s online account

9. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape9 Options for Increasing Safety Be prepared Parental involvement Rules

10. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape10 Options for Increasing Safety Protecting “identifying” information Using safe screen names Controlling internet access

11. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape11 What If... What to do if something bad happens –Don’t overreact –Various support options www.cybertipline.org 1-800-843-5678 Your local rape crisis center, or www.rainn.org 1-800-656-4673

12. Rape101.com: Resources and education for stopping rape12 Conclusion The Internet can be a positive, safe experience Review of signs and symptoms Resource list