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<blockquote data-quote="tessaturtle" data-source="post: 59701" data-attributes="member: 3510"><p>There is an internet safety guide for parents and a separate one for teens. Its filled with great tips and also has suggestions for safety software and links to other websites.</p><p></p><p>Definitely be vigilant with kids and the internet. Through my work, I have had the opportunity to attend many informative (and detailed) seminars with US DIstrict Attorneys and Det James McClaughlin of the Keene, NH PD (who is an expert at catching predators online). THeir true life stories and the advice they offer are scary but true. Det. McClaughlin told us that in the last 6 months he has coordinated the arrest of 40 offenders using MySPace and Hi5. He said that due to the internet, offenders have access to children that they would have never had access before. He shared with us the comments an offender made when Det McClaughlin asked him to comment on Myspace and sites like that (the offender was in custody and had been using MySPace). He said that he never had to lie about his age (25) to the children he met. He made sure that he went out of his way to make them feel safe and in the beginning only talked about and did what they felt comfortable doing (this is called grooming). He said the beggest deterrent was an active parent. He said the chances of being caught were too much. He said that there was plenty of kids without active parents out there for him. He suggest the parent to ask a lot of questions of their kids. KNow their Myspace accounts and check often. He said check the computer internet history often as well. He also made a good point (yes, even offenders can offer good advice!) Don't be afraid to ask them about their calls and interent use. It may cause an argument, but it may save them from being taken advantage of.</p><p></p><p>Sorry this was so long!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tessaturtle, post: 59701, member: 3510"] There is an internet safety guide for parents and a separate one for teens. Its filled with great tips and also has suggestions for safety software and links to other websites. Definitely be vigilant with kids and the internet. Through my work, I have had the opportunity to attend many informative (and detailed) seminars with US DIstrict Attorneys and Det James McClaughlin of the Keene, NH PD (who is an expert at catching predators online). THeir true life stories and the advice they offer are scary but true. Det. McClaughlin told us that in the last 6 months he has coordinated the arrest of 40 offenders using MySPace and Hi5. He said that due to the internet, offenders have access to children that they would have never had access before. He shared with us the comments an offender made when Det McClaughlin asked him to comment on Myspace and sites like that (the offender was in custody and had been using MySPace). He said that he never had to lie about his age (25) to the children he met. He made sure that he went out of his way to make them feel safe and in the beginning only talked about and did what they felt comfortable doing (this is called grooming). He said the beggest deterrent was an active parent. He said the chances of being caught were too much. He said that there was plenty of kids without active parents out there for him. He suggest the parent to ask a lot of questions of their kids. KNow their Myspace accounts and check often. He said check the computer internet history often as well. He also made a good point (yes, even offenders can offer good advice!) Don't be afraid to ask them about their calls and interent use. It may cause an argument, but it may save them from being taken advantage of. Sorry this was so long! [/QUOTE]
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