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Internet predators in your home

By ninemsn staff
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Air date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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Internet predators in your home

Who are your children really talking to online? A Current Affair reveals the new methods online predators are using and how your kids are letting strangers into your home through the computer.

Want to know more about your kid's cyber safety?

Queensland police have released an e-book detailing how to spot red flags in your kids' internet activity:
Police Handbook: Who’s chatting to your kids?

iNESS is a privately owned Australian business to specifically target the education of children in the dangers of the internet, cyber safety and cyberbullying.
iNESS presentations include topics such as how to identify internet predators, safe ways to communicate online and children's rights and responsibilities when using the internet.

Bravehearts Inc is a company founded by Australia's leading child protection advocate, Hetty Johnston. The website features a guide to Keeping Children Safe Online and the "Help Button" application, which provides help and information on cybersafety issues while browsing, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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