2. Zahid Kinnare Cyberspace Social Media and Networking

3. Objective National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 2 Look at the emerging trends of social networking and to provide few tips to help browse, surf, and socialize safely online.

5. Objectives of the Presentation National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 4 Define social networking Learn at least three facts about online socializing View examples of social networking sites Learn safety tips for youth Learn safety tips for parents to share with their children Discover the resources available for safe social networking

6. What is Social Networking? National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 5

7. Social networking provides people with a virtual environment with which they can share stories, pictures, videos, and participate in chat rooms with friends and acquaintances. National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 6

8. Types of Social Networking Sites National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 7 General sites geared toward teens Schools and colleges Cultures (e.g., African American, Hispanic, European, Canadian) Business Music and videos Sports (e.g., football and golf)

9. Examples of Social Networking Sites National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 8 Facebook- general Myspace.com – general Classmates.com - school, college, work, and the military Twitter-micro-blogging YouTube-videos Craigslist-classifieds and personal ads Delicious favourite book marking site

10. Facts and Figures (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 9 65% of teens have at least 1 online profile. Of those 65%, 32% have received some type of harassment online. 15% have had private info forwarded without their permission 13% received threatening messages 13% said someone spread a rumor about them online 6% had someone post an embarrassing picture of them online without permission Source: Pew Internet Research, 2010

11. Facts and Figures (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 10 2 in 5 teens tell their parents nothing about what they do online. 1 in 4 teens who have restrictions online can find a way around them. 44% of parents do not limit what their children do online whatsoever. Source: Cox Communications, 2009 50% of all teens have a computer in their bedroom.

12. Cyber Bullying National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 11 Look for symptoms Communicate

13. Digital Footprint National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 12 Milk, Diapers, Website… A 2010 survey from AVG, an online security company, found that 81% of kids under the age of 2 have some kind of “digital footprint” online, usually in the form of e-mail accounts, social networking pages and photos posted on the Web.

14. Tips for Socializing Safely National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 13 Build positive presence on the web Islamic Values apply everywhere This is and will be our legacy Put thought into it Do the right thing

15. Tips for Socializing Safely Online (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 14 Post only information that you are comfortable with others seeing and knowing about you. Remember, once your information is posted, you can’t take it back. Someone can forward this information and millions of people have access. Do not post any inappropriate picture just for fun!! Don’t flirt with strangers online.

16. Tips for Parents National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 15 Internet knows about you more than you know about yourself This is all the information that we have put on the web and it has become public info

17. Tips for Parents (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 16 Place your computer in a room that’s open and accessible to all family members. Consider installing software filters that prevent your child from entering personal information. Consider installing monitoring software that prevents your child from entering personal information. Many networking sites have valuable safety information.

18. Tips for Youth National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 17 Remember, your profile is on a public space. People aren’t always who they say they are. Harassment, hate speech, and inappropriate content should be reported. Tell your parents or an adult if this happens. Don’t mislead people into thinking that you’re older or younger than you really are. Don’t post anything that would embarrass you later.

19. Tips for Youth (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 18 Always follow your family’s rules for using the Internet. Don’t open up emails, files, or web pages that you get from people you don’t really know or trust. Don’t ever do anything that could cost your family money unless your parents are there to help you do it. Don’t ever give out your password. Source: GetNetWise

20. Whom To Contact for Help National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 19 Local Police 911 National Child Advocacy Groups Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-SUICIDE Runaway Hotline: 800-231-6946 National Council for Child Abuse and Family Violence: 800-222- 2000 ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-Child National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: 800- 729-6686 The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (child sexual exploitation): 800-843-5678

21. Whom To Contact (continued) National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 20 Federal Law Enforcement Federal Bureau of Investigation (child-luring, an adult meets a child face-to-face): Call your state office. US Customs Service (child pornography): 800-BE-ALERT US Postal Inspection Service: usps.gov Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms: 888-ATF-TIPS Drug Enforcement Administration: usdoj.gov/dea Source: GetNetWise

22. Resources National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 21 Contact a Volunteer from Social Welfare Board Your family member if you are unsure who to contact in case of any issues or concerns with Social Networking!

23. Resources National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org 22 National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.orgwww.ncpc.org, www.Mcgruff.orgwww.Mcgruff.org Federal Trade Commission www.OnGuardOnline.gov Internet Keep Safe Coalition www.iKeepSafe.org i-SAFE www.i-safe.org National Cyber Security Alliance www.staysafeonline.org Staysafe.org – educational site that provides education for consumers about the Internet Web Wise Kids www.wiredwithwisdom.org Netsmartz www.netsmartz.org National Criminal Justice Reference Service www.ncjrs.gov www.parentalguidance.org

24. THANK YOU ! National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org