Internet Safety

According the US Department of Justice, the month of June has been designated as National Internet Safety Month.

There are over 1 billion Internet users worldwide and in the United States alone, 35 million children, k-12 have Internet access. More stats that contributed to the development of this resolution can be found here.

"According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Internet “provides unparalleled opportunities for socially beneficial endeavors—such as education, research, commerce, entertainment, and discourse on public affairs—in ways that we may not now even be able to imagine. By the same token, however, individuals who wish to use a computer as a tool to facilitate unlawful activity may find that the Internet provides a vast, inexpensive, and potentially anonymous way to commit unlawful acts …” (Credits, 2000).


"Fortunately, despite all of the opportunities for criminals to use the Internet to prey on their victims, there are also many techniques and precautions that Internet users can take to avoid victimization." Make sure you are aware of your child's Internet use and do your diligence in implementing the Internet safety protocols you have at your disposal.