Social Networking and Internet Safety

Internet Safety Fahzy Abdul-Rahman Family Resource Management Specialist fahzy@nmsu.edu ::: @nmmoney &

SM Internet Safety
Social Media (SM)
Definition
Examples
SM Internet Safety
Predatory Activities
Ways to Avoid, and
What to do when you or others encounter them

Social Media (SM)
The use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue.
"a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0 , and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content .“ (Kaplan & Haenlein )
Social media is media for social interaction as a superset beyond social communication.

What we Cover Today! > 250 SM Applications

SM Internet Safety
Predatory Activities
What to Do
Signs of Those Getting Involved
Predator
Prey
Ways to Avoid

SM Predatory Activities
Cyber bullying + harassment
Scams
Sexual predation
Scams
Other Harmful, Problematic and Illegal contents
Inappropriate Conduct, Contact, Content

A Thin Line Study
Respondents were recruited from KnowledgePanel ®
the only online panel that is representative of the U.S. population.
n=631 teens ages 14-17
n=724 adults ages 18-24
Subject: Sexting, digital harassment and digital dating abuse
2011 & 2009

76% of 14-24 year olds - digital abuse is a serious problem
56% experienced abuse through social and digital media ::: up from 50% in 2009
Abuse types: Untrue (26%), mean (24%) and forwarding a private IM or message (20%)
Young women (82%) and non-whites (80%)
men (70%) or whites (73%).
Perpetrators are usually people known well
I. Overall digital abuse incidence

71%: sexting a serious problem for people their age
⅓ have engaged in some form or texting
15% sent naked photos/videos of themselves
~ ½ of them felt pressured to do so
21% received naked pictures or videos of others
33% received texts/online messages with sexual words
II. Sexting and digital dating abuse What’s the problem here?

71% likely to use slurs online or in text messages than in person
~ ½ regularly observes people use discriminatory language in social media
Groups: Overweight (54%); LGB (51%); African-American (45%); women (44%); and immigrants (35%).
Among the words tested,: “that’s so gay” (65%); “slut” (55%); “fag” (53%); “retard” (53%); and “nigger” (42%).``
III. Digital discrimination

Asking the person to stop it
Effective: 47%
Worse: 14%
No effect: 27%
67% reported that changing their email address, screen name or cell phone number made things better.
59% said deleting their social networking profile ameliorated the situation.
IV. Effective responses

Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying.us
Patchin, J. W. & Hinduja, S. (2010). Trends in online social networking: Youth use of MySpace over time. New Media & Society, 12 (2), 197-216.
Study #2

Male or Female?

SM & Internet Safety

Bullying Signs: Predator
Becomes violent with others
Gets into physical or verbal fights with others
Gets sent to the principal’s office or detention a lot
Has extra money or new belongings that cannot be explained
Is quick to blame others
Will not accept responsibility for their actions
Has friends who bully others
Needs to win or be best at everything

Bullying Signs: Prey (1 of 3)
Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings
Reports losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry
Has unexplained injuries
Hurts themselves
Are very hungry after school from not eating their lunch
Runs away from home
Loses interest in visiting or talking with friends
Is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers

Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick
Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
Has changes in eating habits
Loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school
Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home
Talks about suicide
Feels helpless

Often feels like they are not good enough
Blames themselves for their problems
Suddenly has fewer friends
Avoids certain places
Acts differently than usual

Stop Online Delinquencies
Prey
Help them understand the nature of these delinquencies
Keep open lines of communication
Encourage them to pursue their interests
Teach them to stand against it
Talk about asking for help
Know what’s going on
Predator
Talk to them
Make them understand the severity of these conducts
Develop clear and consistent rules
Spend more time with them
Be aware of their friends and activities
Work together with involved parties

Reporting Trouble When discussions does not seem to resolve the situation …

Whom To Contact for Help
Local Police
There is no national agency that deals with every type of Internet crime. Your local law enforcement is your best first resource.
National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org

Whom To Contact (continued)
National Child Advocacy Groups
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-SUICIDE
Runaway Hotline: 800-231-6946
National Council for Child Abuse and Family Violence: 800-222-2000
ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline:
800-4-A-Child
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: 800-729-6686
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (child sexual exploitation): 800-843-5678

Whom To Contact (continued)
Federal Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigation (child-luring, an adult meets a child face-to-face): Call your state office.
US Customs Service (child pornography): 800-BE-ALERT
US Postal Inspection Service: usps.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms: 888-ATF-TIPS
Drug Enforcement Administration: usdoj.gov/dea
Source: GetNetWise

What to Do to Avoid
Watch for Cues – prey and predator
Covered previously
History
Block Sites
Other Internet Tools
…

History
CTRL + H
Do individually for each of your internet browser
IE, FF, Chrome, Safari

History
NOTE: History can be cleaned

Block Sites
Step 1: Click the Start button and select Run.
notepad c:WINDOWSsystem32driversetchosts
Step 2: Type the following:
127.0.0.1 orkut.com 127.0.0.1 facebook.com 127.0.0.1 myspace.com
Save the file and exit.
NOTE : our children are also very smart.
Open DNS

Adds On:
Customized to the internet browser you are using
E.g. Firefox ::: Cold Turkey, Big Brother, LeechBlock
Safe Search:
Google Safe Search
Chrome: Personal Blocklist
Block Sites

Content Advisor
Child safety tools
Filter – based on reputation
Not all sites report
Not full tools
On IE
Open DNS

Keyloggers: Keystroke logging
Screen Capturing
Netnanny
Best: Different log-in with increased safety

The Best Thing to Do …

Internet Safety Fahzy Abdul-Rahman Family Resource Management Specialist fahzy@nmsu.edu ::: @nmmoney &

Resources
FTC: Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm
Google: “FTC Teens Social Networking”

Talking with Kids
It’s more about talking than technology.

Where to Start
Start early
Create an honest, open environment
Initiate conversations

Where to Start
Communicate your values – and how they apply online
Be patient

Guidance for Different Ages
Young kids
Close, hands-on supervision
Tweens
Guided exploration

Guidance at Different Ages
Teens
Independent, with mobile access
Important messages:
Information credibility
Once it’s posted, you can’t take it back
Treat people the way you’d like to be treated

Net Cetera : What Else?
Other subjects in Net Cetera :
Social networking
Cyberbullying
Sexting
Mobile applications
Social mapping
Protecting your computer

Net Cetera : Spread the Word!
Please pass it on:
Clubs, teams, PTAs, school districts, classes…
Put a button or text on your website:
OnGuardOnline.gov
Order more: http://bulkorder.ftc.gov
It’s FREE (and available en español )

Net Cetera
Questions?
THANKS!

Additional Slides (please copy them into the body of the presentation, after the slide about Teens)

Socializing Online
Socializing is socializing – online or off
Reminders:
Online actions have real-world consequences
Careful when posting – you can’t take it back
Tell kids to trust their gut if they’re suspicious
Help kids understand what info should stay private

Cyberbullying
Harassment that happens online
Talk to your kids:
Encourage them to tell you if an online message or image makes them feel threatened or hurt
Tell your kids they can’t hide behind what they post

Cyberbullying
If your kid has a problem with a bully, don’t react to the bully
Encourage your kid to talk with you about what’s up
Save the evidence
Block the bully online
Have any bogus profiles taken down
Encourage your kid to help stop cyberbullying – by not passing on other messages and telling the bully to stop.

Mobile Phones
More and more kids go online from their phones
Develop cell phone rules: when and where they can use their phones
Set an example by what you do
Use their manners on cell phones, too
Treat people the way they’d like to be treated

Mobile Phones
Think about privacy and safety
Photo- and video-sharing on the go
Filters on home computers don’t apply on phones
Talk to kids about using good sense when social networking on their phone

Mobile Phones
Choose the right options and features for your kid’s phone
Find out about social mapping
Is your kid’s phone GPS-enabled?
Talk to kids about using features only with friends they know and trust.

Tips for Safe Online Social Networking National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org

Tips for Socializing Safely
Think about how different sites work before deciding to join a site.
Keep some control over the information you post.
Keep vital information to yourself.
Make sure your screen name doesn’t reveal too much about you.

Tips for Socializing Safely Online (continued)
Post only information that you are comfortable with others seeing and knowing about you.
Remember, once your information is posted, you can’t take it back. Someone can forward this information and millions of people have access.
Consider not posting your picture.
Don’t flirt with strangers online.
Source: Federal Trade Commission – www.ftc.gov

Tips for Parents National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org

Tips for Parents
Use the Internet with your children.
Teach your children never to give out personal information.
Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting with online acquaintances.
Establish clear ground rules for Internet use within your family.
Tell your children not to respond if they receive offensive or dangerous email, chat requests, or other types of communication and to tell you when this occurs.
Source: GetNetWise

Tips for Parents (continued)
Place your computer in a room that’s open and accessible to all family members.
Consider installing software filters that prevent your child from entering personal information.
Consider installing monitoring software that prevents your child from entering personal information.
Many networking sites have valuable safety information.

Tips for Youth National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org

Tips for Youth
Remember, your profile is on a public space.
People aren’t always who they say they are.
Harassment, hate speech, and inappropriate content should be reported. Tell your parents or an adult if this happens.
Don’t mislead people into thinking that you’re older or younger than you really are.
Don’t post anything that would embarrass you later.
Source: myspace.com

Tips for Youth (continued)
Always follow your family’s rules for using the Internet.
Don’t open up emails, files, or web pages that you get from people you don’t really know or trust.
Don’t ever do anything that could cost your family money unless your parents are there to help you do it.
Don’t ever give out your password.
Source: GetNetWise

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