Protecting Your Family Online
The World Wide Web offers vast knowledge and opportunities but also exposes users to bad actors spreading misinformation, committing fraud, and causing harm. Cyberbullying and exploitation involve using digital platforms to manipulate, blackmail, and harass, leading to severe emotional harm. Children are especially vulnerable, with 54.6% of middle and high school students affected, according to a 2023 survey by the Cyberbullying Research Center.
Foster Safe and Responsible Internet Use
The internet is undeniably a powerful tool, but like any tool, it must be used responsibly and with proper safety measures. Unfortunately, bad actors lurk across the web, ready to exploit unsuspecting users especially children at any given moment. To help promote safe and informed online behavior, below are some valuable resources for practicing good digital citizenship.
Cyberbullying is bullying through digital devices like phones, computers, and tablets. Learn more about how to stop it at StopBullying
Parents Guide to Internet Safety
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Navigate the Internet Safely
Free service that helps remove inappropriate posted images or videos of minors
Internet Safety for Kids
Online Safety Resources for Families
Educational platform designed to teach kids about online safety
Free classroom-based program to assist kids navigating the digital world
Resources to help prevent online child exploitation.
The nation’s centralized reporting system for online child exploitation.
FBI's initiative to eliminate sextortion.