1. Protecting Your Kids! Presented by: Glen Becker

2. Privacy for kids Common Excuses My kids have rights! I can not spy on them! Chat rooms are fine, why worry! B logging is the new fad. I would rather have them gaming then out on the streets Reality You need to teach You need to protect Talking is just the start Personal information is easy to get Gaming/B logging makes bonds, bonds make friendships, friendships mean meetings.

3. The News Headlines 15-year-old Massachusetts girl kidnapped by couple. The girl was held captive, tortured, and raped. 12-year-old girl raped after meeting a guy online. Woman lures boy to death. Man travels across states to have sex with a 13-year-old girl.

4. The Facts 1/5 children are solicited for sex 725,000 children have been aggressively asked for sex 75% of children share information 77% are 14 yrs and older 22% are 10 –13 50,000 Child predators that law enforcement estimate always on line Hacking is the second most popular way to gain information Identity theft is rising on the internet

5. Create a dummy e-mail address Tips for Choosing a Screen Name –Not always the same screen name –Not your e-mail address –Not your real name –Not your year of birth (gives away your age) –Not your location Can I get your number ? No, but I’ll call you. –Is this a good idea? Choosing a Screen Name

6. Tips for Setting up A Web page or Blogs Avoid answering questions or posts with personal information Do not include personal information on your profile Do not give tidbits on various boards (especially using the same screen name). Google searches and board searches can enable someone to find you Be careful what you tell trusted online friends, they may accidentally leak information about you – and be mindful of what you share about others Never convince yourself that somebody would not travel to get to you

7. Staying Safe Make it Private Keep it Clean Keep the details to a minimum Be over 18 or ask for adult Guidance Don't include individual photos Never Meet Someone that you chat with Never accept a file transfer from someone

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10. How Do You Test What information does the predator have? Is it useful? Is it dangerous? Does he know where you live? Does he know who your child is?

11. How Do Your Kids Test Lets look at some profiles? Did my talk work? Are they still providing to much? Can I figure out where they live? Do they give info out about someone else?

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13. IS THIS YOU?

15. Any Questions?