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January 2008
Computers and Networks
Publisher(s):The ways in which agencies and innovative partnerships use their computers and networks impacts the safety and confidentiality of services for victims and survivors, and their children. This tip sheet briefly highlights: basics about how computers and networks work; how agencies and partnerships are or might use computers and networks; and, some benefits, risks and things to consider including issues of: technical support, essentials, training, disposal, cost, security, authorized access and user names, backups, and, security in colocated sites.
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January 2008
Tech Savvy Teens: Choosing Who Gets To See Your Info
Publisher(s):This 2 page handout for teens and students discusses important choices they can make about who gets to access their personal information.
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September 2007
Social Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide
Publisher(s):This document offers tips to parents on how they can talk to their children about social networking sites and using these sites safely.
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August 2007
Intimate Partner Violence, Technology, and Stalking
Publisher(s):This research note describes the use of a broad range of technologies in intimate partner stalking, including cordless and cellular telephones, fax machines, e-mail, Internet-based harassment, global positioning systems, spy ware, video cameras, and online databases.
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January 2007
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
Publisher(s):This guide is intended to help parents and caregivers navigate the complexities of online child exploitation.
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November 2006
Internet Pornography and Child Exploitation
Publisher(s):This U.S. Attorney's Bulletin contains articles dealing with establishing federal jurisdiction, evidence gathering, child victim issues, and other subjects related to internet pornography and child sexual exploitation.
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August 2006
Providing Counseling Online: Because We Can, Should We?
This article reviews common characteristics of many online counseling consumers, risks associated with online counseling, and ethical issues to consider when thinking about implementing online counseling practices.
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June 2006
Secure File Deletion: Fact or Fiction?
Publisher(s):This document describes how information contained in deleted files on one's personal hard drive may be recoverable or found in other files. It describes methods for secure file deletion, including a list of resources for free and commercial tools.
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May 2006
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens
Publisher(s):This document offers tips to children and teens on how to stay safe while socializing online. It also provides a list of organization where they can go to learn more about online safety.
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November 2005
The Practical Aspects of Online Counseling: Ethics, Training, Technology, and Competency
Publisher(s):This article addresses the strengths and limitations of online counseling. It also offers information on present guidelines for when and who online counseling may be appropriate.
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September 2005
Violence Against Children in Cyberspace
Publisher(s):This report is intended to provide a framework for promoting recognition and understanding of the real risks of violence for children and young people in cyberspace and through the use of new technologies, in particular the internet and mobile phones.
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June 2005
Assessing Organizational Readiness To Provide Online Advocacy & Services Online
Publisher(s):Discusses how organizations can prepare to advocate with and support survivors around the use of online services. Includes safety, confidentiality and capacity issues that organizations should address when considering provision of online TA or counseling.