+ Cybersafety and Children Ms. Kerrie Lisko, Guidance Counselor Lory Sakay, Student Support Specialist

+ Parent Survey How many have: Facebook acct Instagram Twitter Snapchat When was the last time you browsed through your child’s phone? What does A/S/L mean? How about POS? What’s a nude? What’s a selfie? Have you ever been on the “app store”? How many currently are running cyber monitoring apps/software?

+ Children and Technology Statistics 55% of teens have given out personal info to someone they don’t know, including photos and physical descriptions 29% of teens have posted mean info, embarrassing photos or spread rumors about someone 29% have been stalked or contacted by a stranger or someone they don’t know 24% have had private or embarrassing info made public without their permission 34% of parents check their child’s social network sites 67% of teenagers say they know how to hide what they do online from parents 43% of teens say they would change their online behavior if they knew that their parents were watching them 39% think their online activity is private from everyone, including parents Information from Toptenreviews.com

+ What is Cyberbullying? The use of technology (social media and or texting) to intimidate, harass, threaten, or defame another. Students act more aggressively behind a computer Broward School’s Anti-bullying Policy content/uploads/2009/03/AntiBullyPolicy.pdf content/uploads/2009/03/AntiBullyPolicy.pdf The School District prohibits the bullying of any student or school employee through the use of any electronic device or data while on school grounds or on a SBBC school bus, computer software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, or computer network of the SBBC

+ What is Sexting? “Send me a nude” Sexting means sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically. Once a picture gets out on the world wide web there is no way to contain it. Sexting photos can also be transmitted via a webcam. Students are using hidden applications/folders on iphones to store these photos Private Folder, Stash Free, My Secret Folder, Secretum, etc… Sexting of a nude image of someone under 18 years old is considered Child Pornography. Current Florida Law addresses: Solicitation – asking for a nude pic Distribution – sending the photo to anyone else Possession – have a nude photo of a minor on your phone/computer Production – Creating a video or picture Traveling – Going somewhere to have sex with a minor Florida Statute st offense: $60 fine or 8 hours of community service 2 nd offense: 1 st degree misdemeanor 3 rd offense: third degree felony

+ Keeping your Children Safe Online Danger of Child Predators Predators scour the internet to meet children. They create social media personas that are not who they really are. ANYONE can be a 13 year old boy on the internet.

+ What can you do? PREVENTION LIMIT a child’s access to the internet to public spaces at home AGE does matter!! Although you do want to work to teach your children Internet responsibility, it is a gradual process. Elementary aged children fall victim to predators or cyberbullying situations more easily. Would you allow your 10 year old child to go on a date alone? EDUCATE YOURSELF

+ What can you do? PREVENTION MONITOR and SUPERVISE your child’s social media accounts, cell phones, and photographs. Purchase a monitoring program/application; these send s to you with all text/photo/web activity - options listed in brochure handout Require having all passwords to your child’s , phone, facebook, etc… Peruse regularly through phone in child’s presence – they will be more aware that you know what is happening and hopefully more thoughtful about their postings. TECHNOLOGY IS NOT PRIVATE TEACH internet responsibility Write only what you would want your parent to read Create a contract with your child with clear guidelines and expectations Let Children know that if others use their phone inappropriately, it is ultimately their responsibility Assign Strict CONSEQUENCES for Misuse.

+ What to do if….. Your child is cyberbullied online: Inform the school guidance counselor so that we can prevent the problem from getting carried over into school. May choose to report to the police as well depending on the severity of the comments/threats. Contact your local police dept. You discover your child is being approached online by a stranger/possible predator: uageCountry=en_US&PageId= uageCountry=en_US&PageId= the-lost You find a nude photo of another student/child (or your child) on your child’s phone or computer Call and report the picture to the police. Talk to your child about the situation; get assistance of school counselor if necessary