The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office is committed to protecting children from online predators. These efforts include prosecuting individuals who use the internet to commit crimes.
Recognizing Dangers & Risks
• Familiarize yourself with the programs your children are using
• Know who communicates with your children
• Ask yourself if the bedroom is the best place for the computer
• Acknowledge that predators can find very personal information about you and your children simply by tracking the websites you visit
• Remember that people online may not be who they seem to be, and everything you read online may not be true
Steps You Can Take
• Teach children rules for using the Internet, create a comfortable environment, set reasonable guidelines, and monitor their online activity
• Get to know their "online friends" just as you know their school and neighborhood friends
• Don't feel intimidated or overwhelmed by technology
Visit these sites for more information and safety tips:
www.connectsafely.org
www.safeteens.com
www.netsmartz.org