Posts Tagged ‘predators & exploitation’

Adult Film Star Asks Parents to Keep Kids Away from Online Porn

March 1st, 2010 by Sarah Thistle

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Adult film star Ron Jeremy says parents need to be more aware of children’s exposure to online pornography.

Last month, Jeremy squared off against Pastor Craig Gross, founder of an anti-pornography website at the event “The Great Porn Debate” held…

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U.S. Courts Undecided on the Issue of Internet Bans

February 5th, 2010 by Sarah Thistle

U.S. Courts Undecided on the Issue of Internet BansThe U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has recently overturned a judge’s imposition of a lifetime Internet ban on a child sex offender.

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Should Teachers Be “Friends” with Their Students Online?

January 27th, 2010 by Shannon Mcconchie

Should Teachers Be “Friends” with Their Students Online?Adults who work with young people often walk a fine line between being friendly and remaining an authority figure. While being liked is important for a positive student-teacher relationship, demarcating clear boundaries and keeping professional distance is required to maintain…

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New Year, Same Threats – Top 6 Scams to Watch Out for in 2010

January 15th, 2010 by Kiwi Expert - Barbara Zimmerman

New Year, Same Threats – Top 10 Scams to Watch Out for in 20102010 has rolled in, lugging in last year’s strain of scams and hoaxes. This year, forecasters anticipate old scams repackaged with new themes and more sophisticated methods.

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Internet Safety – A Teen’s Approach

January 11th, 2010 by Elizabeth

Internet Safety GirlCreated by Melissa, a Youth Intern Writer at RadicalParenting.com.

Sometimes youth need to hear advice from another youth in order for it to make sense.  So I’m on a mission to help protect youth by providing the most honest and straightforward…

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Missing Teen Found with Older Woman He Met Over the Internet

January 5th, 2010 by Kiwi Commons

Internet Chatting

The two had met online while playing the role-playing game World of Warcraft.  Prior to their real-life rendezvous, the pair had allegedly been in an online relationship for several months.  The relationship was discovered by his parents after they stumbled…

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Study: Parents Don’t Talk to Kids Enough About Internet Safety

January 4th, 2010 by Cindy

He looks savvy, but does he know what is safe to post online?

Ofcom recently released figures that suggest some parents need to ramp up web safety talks with their kids.  According to the Ofcom report, over half of 11 to 16 year olds feel there is a shortage of parental advice when…

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Who is your child chatting with? – A Parent’s Guide to Chat Safety

December 29th, 2009 by Mia Evans

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Originally published December 29, 2009

For online communication technologies like messengers and chat rooms, a major question of concern among parents is: Who is my child chatting with?

While most teens would assure parents they’re using instant messaging (IM) and…

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Review: ‘To Catch A Predator’ Series

November 23rd, 2009 by Mia Evans

To Catch a Predator LogoTo Catch a Predator is a very popular reality TV show, and online viewing fame, that features a series of hidden camera investigations by Dateline NBC and host Chris Hansen.

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Thinspiration – A Look into Pro-Anorexia Websites

October 21st, 2009 by Shannon Mcconchie

A look into Pro-Anorexia Website (pro-ana)Free expression and easy-to-use technology allow almost anyone to establish a website about their passions and hobbies. These sites provide information and a sense of camaraderie for others with similar interests.

In 2005, 60 Minutes interviewed Stefanie, a single mother of…

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