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NETSMARTZ: Unique Safety Resources For Parents and Children

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

NetSmartz411_banner2NetSmartz 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. You can even call 1-888-NETS411 and ask an expert a question over the phone. 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 like gaming, social networking, sexting, video sharing, photo sharing and blogging 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.

By: Michelle Sigona

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KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE FROM PREDATORS

Monday, March 8th, 2010

take25_bmp2_You can host a TAKE 25 event right in your own community to help educate children and parents on safety.  This program, offered by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children aspires to get communities across America involved and to hopefully prevent abductions.  It was created in honor of National Children’s Day to encourage parents and guardians to take 25 minutes to educate their children about safety topics.  The goal is to help children make better decisions in life, set limitations on what they do, and give parents and guardians the tools they need.  Some of the topics covered are Internet, school, out and about, and at home safety.  Take a few moments to read more about Take 25 and consider becoming a volunteer or hosting a program in your own neighborhood.

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