Posts Tagged ‘internet safety’

CYBERTIPLINE: Report Child Pornography To The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, people who have legitimate access to children are some of the same individuals who are producing child pornography. It is a federal crime to have child porn in your possession. The Cyber Tipline was created to report these types of crimes against children. You can call the tip center with information on people who manufacture, distribute or have child pornography in their possession or if you receive images in your e-mail.

If you know of children who are being recruited for these disgusting acts, please report that to the tip line as well.

It is also a federal crime to send obscene material to any child under the age of 16. Take a look at the helpful information under the Cyber Tipline to understand more about protecting the youth.

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SAFETY & PREVENTION: Domestic Sex Trafficking Does Exist in the U. S.

Monday, January 24th, 2011

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Dr. Carrie Baker (left) Michelle Sigona (right) photo courtesy "Expressions of Eden Photography," Kimberly Elliott

Dr. Carrie Baker (left) Michelle Sigona (right) photo courtesy "Expressions of Eden Photography," Kimberly Elliott

I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon recently to be a part of a movement that is shaking communities and changing the way the public views domestic sex trade in America.  The Soroptimist Northwest Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NWCAT) organized and held their third annual conference.  I was honored to be a part of their event as a presenter on Child/Adult/Identity Internet and Technology Safety.  Along with the workshop, I attended training on domestic human trafficking, met survivors of this underground world, learned from the experts in this industry and more importantly became energized to make a difference in my own city and state. 

The phrase “human trafficking” may be something we’ve heard and maybe it was a phrase we stored into the “that doesn’t affect me category”; the same category that we associated with, “this is something that is an international problem and isn’t happening in American communities.”  Actually, this is a problem in our own towns, one that we may not see on the surface and one that is directly affecting children and teens in America.

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Think Before You Post: Resource Site For Parents And Teens

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

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FREE INTERNET SAFETY RESOURCE

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

netsmartzkids-logoNetSmartz is a unique resource provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.  The safety approach this program offers is one-of-a-kind.  The goal of the NetSmartz program is to team up with law enforcement, educators, and parents to educate the safest practices on the web. 

NetSmartz411 is a page specifically designed for parents.  You can send detailed questions to experts, and get all the answers needed about the newest lingo used by kids or technology. Parents and teachers, this resource is FREE and it is something you can actively be involved with.  If you take the time to learn the latest trends of the virtual world it may prevent a potentially negative situation in your child’s life.

If you have questions, or need more resources, please visit the RESOURCE section of this site or if you have a specific question you would like to ask, please visit the ASKMICHELLE section.

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ATTENTION PARENTS

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Did you know there is a FREE Internet safety resource to protect your children online?

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NetSmartz is a unique resource provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.  Its safety approach is one-of-a-kind and teams up with law enforcement, educators, and parents to ensure the safest practices on the web.  The goal is to recognize dangers on the Internet, and to educate.  There is also a special NetSmartz411 specifically for parents.  This is a place you can send detailed questions to experts, and get all the answers you need about the newest lingo or technology.

Parents and teachers, this resource is FREE, and it is something you can be actively involved with.  If you take the time to learn the latest trends, you can be up-to-speed on what is entering your childs life. If you have questions, or need more resources, please visit the RESOURCE section of www.michellesigona.com or if you have a specific question you would like to ask, please visit the ASKMICHELLE section.

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