Technology Content Topic Results
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January 2002
The Net Effect: Girls and New Media - Executive Summary
Publisher(s):This report describes trends in the Internet habits of girls, their skills in navigating potentially difficult or emotional situations online, and advice on how parents and other adults can empower girls to have safe, positive online experiences.
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August 2001
Domestic Violence Organizations Online: Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues
This paper outlines risk and liability issues related to Internet use by domestic violence organizations, suggests risk-management guidelines to protect them from liability, and includes recommendations to further understanding re: online services.
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July 2001
Privacy, Technology and Criminal Justice Information: Public Attitudes towards Uses of Criminal History Information
Publisher(s):Summarizes findings on public attitudes toward the availability and use of individuals' criminal history records outside of the criminal justice system.
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March 2001
Survivors of intimate violence seek help online: Implications of responding to increasing requests
Publisher(s):This paper focuses on the nature of help-seeking emails and recommends that a strategic plan be developed to address safety, confidentiality and liability concerns of online advocacy. It explores some of the implications around responding to requests from survivors online.
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June 2000
Online Victimization: A Report on the Nation's Youth
Publisher(s):National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
This report describes the responses of youth who were surveyed about their use of the internet and experiences while online, which includes exposure to unwanted sexual material and harassment. It also highlights the need for both public and private initiatives to make the internet safer for youth.
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Social Networking Safety
Publisher(s):This handout offers tips for staying safe on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and others.
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Be SMART on the Internet
Publisher(s):A poster for parents to print out for their children to use as a mat/poster in front of the computer to remember the 5 SMART rules when using the internet and mobile phones.
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Digital Boundaries
Publisher(s): The line between healthy and unhealthy relationships can get confusing once a relationship goes online. This page from LoveIsRespect offers considerations for establishing clear digital boundaries within a relationship.
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NetSmartzKids
Publisher(s): NetSmartzKids is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement, the program offers resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations.
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Circle of 6
While this mobile application was originally designed for college students to prevent sexual violence, it’s helpful for teenagers, parents, friends, and communities seeking to foster healthy relationships and safety.
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Agency’s Use of Technology Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
Publisher(s): The way domestic violence, sexual assault, and other victim service agencies use technology can impact the security, privacy, and safety of the survivors who access their services. This toolkit contains recommended best practices, policy suggestions, and handouts on the use of common technologies.
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Digital Citizenship Toolkits
Publisher(s): Educating students about digital citizenship helps to create a positive school culture that supports safe and responsible technology use. These educator toolkits from Common Sense Education explore topics such as cyberbullying, media literacy, and gender socialization.