1. Internet Safety for Students
SSA Thomas S. Lawler
FBI New Haven
600 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511

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The sequel!

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Internet Threats
Child Predators
Internet Artifacts
“Sexting”
Cyber Bullies
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Child Predators
Anonymous on the Internet
Act like a friend to gain trust (“Grooming”)
Typically Male
Age 20 – 72 (so far in Connecticut)
There are no other reliable characteristics!
Goal is to meet a child to:
Abduct, Molest, Hurt, Kill
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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“Grooming”
Appears familiar
Develops trust
Secret friendship
Erode barriers
Intimidation
Face to Face meeting
Abduct, Molest, Hurt, Kill
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Who is a Child Predator?
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Child Predator
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Who is at risk?
Unsupervised teenagers
Females
Naïve or trusting
Not aware of the threats
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

9. Unsupervised Teenagers
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Unsupervised Teenagers
How do Predators find kids?:
Myspace, Facebook, Second Life
Online Gaming Sites (with chat)
AOL Instant Message (IM)
Yahoo Messenger
Unsolicited messages
Internet “friends” are often STRANGERS!
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Who is a stranger?
Nickname or a first name
, IM, Chat, Cell Phone, or Text Msg
You have never met them in person
Your family has never met them
Cannot confirm their identifiers
PEOPLE YOU MEET ONLINE!
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Internet Artifacts
Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Online digital photographs
Opinions stated on blogs
& text messages of a personal nature
May demonstrate:
lack of maturity
lack of judgment
harsh views and opinions
Consequences:
Job Interviews / school admissions
Can be used by predators to locate and target a victim
Can be taken out of context
Will be on the Internet FOREVER
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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“Sexting”
Take sexually revealing pictures of yourself
Send your pictures to someone in a text message or
Why would you do that?
Show off or Entice someone?
Show interest in someone?
Prove commitment?
What happens when you break-up?
Someone has a highly compromising photo of you!
22% of teen girls have sent nude or semi-nude photos
20% of teen boys have sent nude or semi-nude photos
100% of teen boys and girls break-up!
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

14. “Sexting” - Consequences
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“Sexting” - Consequences
Your photos will be seen by other people
You cannot retrieve your photos
You will lose control of your photos
Your photos will be on the Internet forever
People who see your photos will make fun of you
People who see your photos will think less of you
You will be extremely embarrassed
You will jeopardize your future (College, Employment)
Law Enforcement will seize and destroy your cell phone, digital camera, and computer
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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“Sexting” is illegal!
Child pornography is sexually explicit photos of a minor under the age of 18 years old
“Sexting” makes you guilty of:
Manufacture of child pornography
Possession of child pornography
Distribution of child pornography
Federal Laws (18 USC 2251, 2252, 2252A, 2260)
Connecticut State law
Risk of injury to a minor and felony obscenity
Register as a Sex Offender
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Cyber Bully
Use of a computer or cell phone to:
Tease, Embarrass, Intimidate
Humiliate, Harass, Threaten
Bullies “THINK” they are “ANONYMOUS”
Victim usually knows the Cyber Bully
Failed friendship or relationship
Jealousy or Revenge
32% of high-school students say hurtful things
13% of high-school students have been bullied
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

17. are Immature and Cowardly!
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Cyber Bullies
are Immature and Cowardly!
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

18. Cyber Bullies Always Get Caught!
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Cyber Bullies Always Get Caught!
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

19. Cyber Bully - Consequences
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Cyber Bully - Consequences
Loss of Privileges, Detention or Expulsion
Embarrassment when everyone finds out
Disappoint teachers, parents, family, friends
Loss of computer, cell phone, mp3 player, digital camera
State Charges:
Harassment
Breach of Peace
Endangering a minor
Federal Charges:
Title 18 US Code 2261 (Stalking and Harassment)
Criminal Record
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Avoiding a Cyber Bully
Be kind and respectful to others online
Do not post personal information online
Personal information helps bullies find you online
Bullies alter your information and repost it
Do not post your picture online
Bullies alter pictures and repost them
Be careful who you share your secrets with (peers)
Do not respond to a Cyber Bully message
Report online harassment:
Parents, Teachers, Law Enforcement
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

21. Online Responsibility
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Online Responsibility
Know about the threats on the Internet
DO NOT lie about your age to access a site
Myspace, Facebook (COPPA years old)
Do NOT talk to strangers (especially online)
Do NOT try to meet with people you encounter online
Do NOT get into fights with people online
Do NOT take pictures of yourself or send them to people
Do NOT tell people your information (name, address, birth day, phone, school, etc.)
Do NOT tell people your secrets
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

22. Online Responsibility
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Online Responsibility
Do NOT share your accounts or passwords
Do NOT open s or attachments from strangers
Do NOT accept IM messages from strangers
Something makes you uncomfortable?
Immediately tell a parent!!
Some tries to talk about sex?
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Adult Responsibility
Warn children about Internet threats
Set reasonable rules for children to follow while online
Remind children about inappropriate online behavior
Locate computers in family areas, not in bed rooms
Monitor what children are doing online
Spend time learning more about Internet threats
Learn the services and sites that children use online
The computer is NOT a babysitter
Immediately report crimes to Law Enforcement
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Resources
(NCMEC)
www1.myspace.com/misc/safetyTips.html
www1.myspace.com/misc/tipsForParents.html
(Facebook Privacy Guide)
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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Missing Kids (NCMEC)
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

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FBI-SOS
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

27. CT Sex Offender Registry
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CT Sex Offender Registry
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

28. CT Sex Offender Registry
No more victims! No more victims!
CT Sex Offender Registry
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

29. CT Sex Offender Registry
No more victims! No more victims!
CT Sex Offender Registry
The Internet permits criminals and predators to hide their identities while they identify, stalk, and attack victims
Materials that are inappropriate for children:
Pornography
Violence
Hateful Speech
Dangerous Acts (bad ideas)
Bullies and People with Extreme Views:
Harassment, Extortion, Threats, Racial/Religious Bias
Child Predators:
Abduction, Physical Molestation, Physical Injury, Death
FBI New Haven, 600 State Street, New Haven, CT

30. Questions?