1. INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS
PC Darren Campbell
PC Jim Kelly
Police Scotland

2. Aims & Outcomes
Parents should have a better understanding of how their children interact with the online world
Parents should have a better awareness of how to assist their child in dealing with online issues and how to report same

3. How do you keep kids safe online?
Maintain an open dialogue with your child and encourage them to talk to you about their internet use: for example who they’re talking to, services they’re using, and any issues they may be experiencing.
Create a family agreement to establish your children’s boundaries, and your expectations, when on the internet.
Give your child strategies to deal with any online content that they are not comfortable with – such as turning off the screen, telling an adult they trust and using online reporting facilities.
Consider using filtering software to block unwanted content. In addition to filtering, remember that discussion with your child, and involvement in their internet use, are both effective ways to educate them about the internet.
Encourage your children to ‘think before you post.’ Online actions can impact not only yourself but the lives of others. Content posted privately online can be publicly shared by others, and may remain online forever.
Understand the law. Some online behaviour may break the law, for example when downloading or sharing content with others. Be able to recommend legal services.
This is basic information for parents. It is taken for saferinternet4kids.gr if a handout is required.

4. Familiarise yourself with the privacy settings and reporting features available on popular sites and services.
If your child is being bullied online, save all available evidence and know where to report the incident, for example to the school, service provider, or the police if the law has been broken.
Familiarise yourself with the age ratings for games and apps which can help to indicate the level and suitability of the content. Also see if online reviews are available from other parents as these be helpful.
Set up a family address that your children can use when signing up to new games and websites online.
Encourage your children to use nicknames (where possible) instead of their full name online, to protect their personal information, and create strong passwords for every account.
Set up a PIN or password on devices to help protect personal information.
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5. Text Speak 101
Hi, BF. ICYMI OH Susie say her BF watches PRON! WTF! She said 143! That’s Gr8! LOL! CTN. PIR! Hey GF. TDTM! I’m NIFOC r u?
Hi, boyfriend )or best friend). In case you missed it overheard Susie say her boyfriend watches porn
What the fuck! She said I love you! That’s great! Laugh out loud!
Can’t talk now. Parent in room.
Hey girlfriend. Talk dirty to me! I’m naked in front of camera are you?

6. Cyberbullying
When 1 or more persons use technology to threaten, tease, upset or humiliate another.
Can be 24 hours a day / No escape
Can be anonymous
Bullying spreads quickly

7. Statistics
Over the last three years there has been an 87 % increase in the number of Childline’s counselling sessions about online bullying.
40% of 7 to 11 year old respondents know someone who has been cyberbullied.
7 in 10 young people aged between 13 and 22 have been a victim of cyberbullying.
An estimated 5.43 million young people in the UK have experienced cyberbullying, with 1.26 million subjected to extreme cyberbullying on a daily basis.
Figures courtesy of (2015)

8. More Stats
60% of 13 to 18 year olds have been asked for a sexual image of video of themselves
20% of 7 to 11 year olds surveyed said they had needed to report content online, but hadn’t done so because they didn’t know how to make a report, they didn’t know what a report was, and/or they didn’t think it would help.
27% of 7 to 11 year olds said they have seen something on the internet in the last year that upset or worried them.
41% of 11 to 19 year olds said they have seen something on the internet in the last year that upset or worried them.
96% of young people age use some form of online communication tool.
72% of 11-15s and 92% of 16-19s use social networks, with a particularly rapid increase in take up from 11 years (46%) to 13 years (84%).
16 – 24 year olds who use social media spend almost one and a half hours on it per day.
- Stats courtesy of

9. Sexting
Naked or semi naked pictures taken and sent to another via a network.
Loss of control of image
Loss of respect amongst friends – Isolated/No support
Could lead to Bullying/Harrassment
Possible criminal offence (Possession/distribution child pornography)

10. Section 127 of The Communications Act states that a person is guilty of an offence if he/she sends any messages over an electronic network or gets someone else to send any such message or matter that is offensive, indecent, obscene or threatening which is likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience or upset to another person. knows to be false or gets someone else to send such a message .

11. How do I report online abuse?
Internet Watch Foundation remove indecent images.

12. Where can I find more information?