This document discusses internet safety from a Christian perspective. It warns that anything posted online could become publicly visible. It advises only posting content that Jesus would approve of and avoiding private information, provocative photos, or excessive details that could endanger privacy or safety. The document cautions that online predators use tactics like building trust and lowering barriers over time to manipulate victims and recommends never meeting online friends in person without parental permission. It provides tips for how to respond if one experiences cyberbullying and emphasizes bringing any suspicious online interactions to the attention of trusted adults.
1. Internet Safety A Christian Perceptive Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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21. * Frank – Mark – Valleyguy …... Arrested and sentenced to prison for 1 ½ years. Photo of Frank by Bob Child, Associated Press Both photos published in People Magazine, May 29 th , 2000
22. Similar Interests Trust Secrecy Break Down Barriers Threats Face-to-Face Meeting X X X X X X
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Editor's Notes
Story of Ofir Rachum He was bright and outgoing 16 year old high school student who enjoyed computers One day he met a 20 year old woman Amana Muna in a chat room about computers. They exchanged email addresses and began communicating on a regular basis. Soon they were speaking with one another on the phone. They decided to meet. Ofir was thrilled to date an older woman. He was 16 she was 20. Their first Friday night encounter was a success and they arranged a second meeting later that week. This time she drove him to a deserted area where four of her friends were waiting. They shot him 15 times and threw his body in the trunk of his car. Amuna and her friends were members of an Anti-Semitic hate group. She had been online searching for a Jewish target . Ofir only know what she told him. He had no idea his death was her intent.
Katie Tarbox Story Katie a 13 year old girl began using a computer, the Internet, and a chat rooms, aware of only the excitement and not the danger in connecting with millions of others. One Sunday morning in a teen chat room, she met a guy named Mark who said he was 23 and a college student. Although Katie recognized the discrepancy, she though their conversation harmless. It was just the Internet. Katie thought herself too smart an d too clever to become a victim. She was high honors student, a national swimmer and a very accomplished musician. Katie and Mark had an amazing connection. They liked the same music, clothing styles, movies, and food. Over a six-month period, they developed a friendship Katie characterized as platonic but important. She could tell him anything and did She discussed school, her family, her friends and always got it… But he wanted to meet her. Her parents knew nothing, so his coming to CT was not an option, nor was traveling to CA alone. So Katie came up with Texas. She would be there with her swim team and Mom as a chaperone. It was perfect. Katie shared her secret plans with her best friend as they arrived in Texas. She was gong to meet her cyber friend! Her confidence waned when he opened the hotel room door. And when he began molesting her, shefroze. Fortunately, Katie’s friend did not keep her secret. Katie’s mom and the hotl security arrived in the nick of time. Katie was shocked to learn Mark was not Mark but Frank Kufrovick, a 41 year old financial analyst and a sordid past. He had raped numerous other young girls and one boy.