Report Online Solicitations

Families may report online solicitations and inappropriate communications with children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the CyberTipline. Since this Congressionally mandated program began six years ago, tens of thousands of reports concerning online exploitation and crimes against children have been reported. Report activities: call 1-800-843-5678.

Federal Government Resources www.fbi.gov/innocent.htm - Federal Bureau of Investigation's Innocent Images National Initiative. Teams of FBI agents work with local police around the country to do undercover, online investigations for those who use the web to prey upon children.

Internet Safety Resources

Tech-savvy children often know more about the Internet, social networking sites and technology than their parents. The following websites have useful information to educate your family about Internet safety: www.isafe.org ΓÇô Nonprofit foundation dedicated to protecting youth online. www.missingkids.com - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Operates the CyberTipline. www.safekids.com and www.safeteens.com - News, information and resources for Internet safety and technology. www.netfamilynews.org ΓÇô Free newsletter, podcasts and blog containing "kid-tech" news for parents and educators. www.staysafe.org ΓÇô Funded and hosted by Microsoft Corporation, educational website and resources for Internet safety and security.