1. Cyber-Safety How to Keep Your Kids Safe Dacula Middle School September 22, 2015 Officer Petrocy

2. Why is cyber-safety important? Bullying People use the internet as a way of bullying. We call this cyberbullying. Victims of bullying have: Lower self esteem, insecurity Higher rate of depression Higher absenteeism rate Feelings of tension and anxiety Decline in concentration and social interaction

3. Why is cyber safety important? Kids who bully are more likely to: Get into frequent fights Steal or vandalize property Experiment with cigarettes, alcohol or drugs Skip or drop out of school Have negative encounters with law enforcement Carry a weapon

4. Why is cyber-safety important? Sexual Predators Sexual predators use the internet as a doorway to interact with children. Sexual predators like to use chat rooms, instant messages and email. Currently, there are over 644,865 registered sex offenders in the United States; in Gwinnett County we have 461 registered sex offenders.

5. Why is cyber safety important? Access to the internet is access to pornography Pornography at a young age can lead to: Children becoming victims of sexual violence Sexual diseases, unplanned pregnancies, and sexual addiction Children sexually assaulting other children Negative attitudes and values Interference with a child's development and identity

6. What can I do as a parent?

7. GCPS Databases vs. Google Reliable Accurate No ads Virus free Age appropriate Designed for educational use Links have been evaluated for age appropriate content

8. Multiple Access Points Download this app for your device. Get password from Mrs. Greer. Icon on all school Computers. Destiny, the Media Catalog, also is a search engine.

9. Take Control!

10. Remember an electronic device is not a right, it’s a privilege. You own it, they don’t! Set rules about device: Set time limits and place of use Require permission for use of the device Require all passwords and codes/pins for device Set appropriate consequences for misbehavior or misuse of device

11. What Can I Do? Audit the device Inspect the device thoroughly Check messages Look at all photos Check trash Open recent searches Click on apps to test them for authenticity