What is the Internet The large network of

What is the Internet? The large network of millions of computers around the world that are connected to each other through smaller networks. It is a very public place!

Once something is posted on the Internet, it is no longer private.

Once something is posted on the Internet: you cannot get it back, you have no control over where it goes, you have no control over who sees it, and whatever you post is permanent.

Predators go through social networking sites and chat rooms like catalogs, looking for information and photos that children and teens post.

The Predator Isolates you from family and friends. Wants you to keep secrets. Promises you money, electronics, and other things you’ve expressed an interest in. Wants you to meet them offline.

Tell your parents if anyone you first met on the Internet asks you to meet them in real life.

Risky Behaviors vs. Staying Safe Online

Private vs. Public Most sites are on PUBLIC settings by default.

Friends Only Friends of Friends Everyone/Public

Posting personal information online such as age, address, school, etc.

“We cannot guarantee that only authorized persons will view your information. ” “We cannot ensure that information you share on Facebook will not become publicly available. ” From Facebook’s Privacy Policy

Sharing passwords with your friends.

Accepting anyone and everyone as “friends. ”

Exchanging emails, instant messages, text messages, etc. with strangers.

Agreeing to meet in real life with someone you first met on the Internet.

TEXTING AND DRIVING

Sexting

Sex + text = Sexting Youth taking nude or semi-nude photos of themselves or their peers, and sending the photos to their friends, usually by cell phones.

Sext photos sent by cell phones: Leave your control the second you send them. Can be copied and sent to anyone and everyone. You cannot get them back.

Is Sexting a Crime? In S. C. , you can be charged with: Unlawful Communication (Use of a telephone or electronic means) or Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (Child Pornography)

A Shadow Resume s Job s r e y o l p m E Colleg es and Univer sities What kind of character is represented by your online messages and photos?

Cyberbullying

Definition: When the internet is used to intentionally and repeatedly hurt, embarrass, threaten or humiliate another person.

Roles Involved In Cyberbullying • Cyberbully • Victim Often seen as different. (social status, race, religion, clothes, disability, weight, etc. ) • Bystander • Upstander

Cyberbullying can be: • Threats of doing some type of harm • Mean, negative comments • Spreading gossip, rumors • A fake profile of another person • Embarrassing photos spread online • Online polls, surveys

Cyberbullies Feel that they are anonymous. Will say things online that they wouldn’t say face to face. Want others to pile on. Victims Feel frustrated, isolated, depressed. Some commit suicide.

Tips for Handling Cyberbullying

First, try to ignore the messages. Don’t respond or retaliate. Save evidence such as emails, text messages, pictures, etc. from the cyberbully. Block the bully or delete the account. Report it!

Is Cyberbullying a Crime? In S. C. , persons who are cyberbullies can be charged with Harassment or Stalking.

Think before you post. Before You Post.