Project Netwise
Resources
The goal of this resource page is to provide educators, law enforcement, and community members with educational tools and materials to assist in the fight to reduce cyber crimes. This will be done through education, awareness, and reporting.
Internet Safety Act
The new Internet Safety Act can be viewed at the Illinois State Board of Education website along with additional Internet safety best practices and resources. Click here to open the Illinois State Board of Education website.
Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, school districts have to incorporation Internet safety education into the curriculum for grades 3 and above. It is recommended that the following seven units be included:
- Safe and responsible use of social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and other means of communication on the Internet.
- Recognizing, avoiding, and reporting online solicitations of students, their classmates, and their friends by sexual predators.
- Risks of transmitting personal information on the Internet.
- Recognizing and avoiding unsolicited or deceptive communications received online.
- Recognizing and reporting online harassment and cyber-bullying.
- Reporting illegal activities and communications on the Internet.
- Copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music, and video.
K9 Web Protection from Blue Coat
FREE Internet Filter! This program will allow you to block 60 content categories, including: pornography, hate speech, violence, and gambling. In addition to blocking unwanted information you will be able to monitor and control website access, and view reports of Internet activity. For additional information click K9 Web Protection from Blue Coat.
Avoid ID Theft
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a website that educates individuals on ways to deter, deflect, and defend against ID theft. One common way ID theft occurs is through Phishing. Ex. "They (criminals) pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information." www.ftc.gov/idtheft. If you would like to learn more about Phishing or other forms of ID theft click Avoid ID Theft.
CyberTipLine
This site has been created to handle crimes concerning possession, manufacture, and distribution of child pornography, online enticement of children for sexual acts, child victims of prostitution, sex tourism involving children, extrafamilial molestation of children, obscene material sent to a child, and misleading domain names. Click CyberTipLine for additional information.
The federal government and the technology industry have highlighted practical tips to help you guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. Click OnGuardOnline to learn more.
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