The best tool we have to prevent Internet crimes against children is education and continued conversation. If you're looking for ways to educate yourself, your children, co-workers, teachers, etc., we have compiled videos and resources that offer a variety of tools for learning and teaching how to safely use the Internet.
There are two major events each year that highlight Internet Safety, Safer Internet Day (Feb) and Internet Safety Month (June). Although these events highlight the need for Internet Safety, it is our responsibility EVERY DAY to provide protective factors for youth to safety use technology. Many years ago, we said “put the computer in a common room”. Today, our message is about a conversation. A conversation that highlights the good, and the not so good and dangerous aspects of technology use. We strongly urge all parents and guardians, educators, and child protection professionals to #StartTheConversation about technology safety. The many resources below can help inform and protect our families.
"The Internet holds tremendous potential for our nation's youth; however, the misuse of the Internet to prey on them is a serious problem requiring action by legislators, families, communities, and law enforcement.” Pew Research Center
We strive to find high quality and effective Internet resources which will help you and others get better informed about the current dangers and challenges in your effort to protect children across this country every day. Points of view or opinions expressed by these organizations do not necessarily represent the official position of the ICAC Task Force, OJJDP, or the U.S. Department of Justice.
If you think you have seen a missing child, or suspect a child may be sexually exploited, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use the CyberTipline to report child sexual exploitation
Make a Cyberlink Report>>If you think you have seen a missing child, or suspect a child may be sexually exploited, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Make a Cyberlink Report