Predators What’s lurking below the surface
Lesson Objectives Become aware of characteristics and grooming processes of online predators. Identify "risky behavior" that attract predators. Recognize warning signs. Learn how to respond to possible predators.
Lesson Outline Video: Amy’s Choice (3min:50sec) Top 5 Risky Behaviors that Attract Predators Who are you really talking to? Warning Signs Video: Tracking Teresa (4min:59sec) The 4 R’s…Things to Remember
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Top 5 Risky Behaviors that Attract Predators Making contact with people in a variety of online venues Talking specifically about sex with strangers Allowing strangers to be part of their personal buddy list Making rude comments online Intentionally visiting x-rated sites
Who are you really talking to? – Do not believe everything you see and read. – Do not share too much. – Know your gaming partner. – Never meet in person.
Warning Signs If someone tries to isolate you from your family or friends. Turn you against your parents. Make you keep secrets. Send inappropriate materials or talk about explicit subjects. Threaten you.
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Remember the 4 R’s Recognize techniques used by online predators. Refuse requests for personal information. Respond exit the program, log off or turn off the computer… Report anything that makes you uncomfortable.
What We Learned Characteristics and grooming processes of online predators. “Risky behavior" that attract predators. Warning signs. How to respond to possible predators.
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