PROTECTING MINORS

The following sites have useful information or programs for protecting minors from problematic online content

Cell phones:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/smartphone_safety.pdf
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/cellphone-safety.html

Chat rooms & email:

• www.cyberbullying.org.za/im-chat-rooms-and-email.html

Child Pornography:

• www.cyberbullying.org.za/child-pornography.html
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/online-enticement.html

Cyber-bullying:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/Cyberbullying_Unplugged_2014.pdf
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/south-african-law.html
• www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63654
• www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html

Cyber Security:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/cybersecurity_tips.pdf
• www.connectsafely.org/tips-to-create-and-manage-strong-passwords
• www.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/internet-safety/faq

Facebook:

• www.cyberbullying.org.za/being-safe-on-facebook.html
• www.facebook.com/security/notes

Gaming:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/gaming_parent_handout_2010.pdf

General:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/protecting_kids.pdf
• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/tips_for_teens.pdf
• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/tween_tips_2011.pdf
• www.haltabuse.org/help/respond.shtml

Scams:

• www.cyberbullying.org.za/scams.html

Sexting:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/sexting_teens.pdf
• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/You_Sent_A_Sext_Now_What.pdf
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/sexting.html

Social Media:

• cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/SocialMediaSafety_teens.pdf
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/being-safe-on-twitter.html
• www.cyberbullying.org.za/being-safe-on-instagram.html
• www.itnewsafrica.com/2016/02/top-tips-to-stay-safe-on-social-media-in-africa/

 

Source: http://ispa.org.za/code-of-conduct/protecting-minors/