Across the world there are many organizations working to improve internet safety through a wide variety of means. Below we have provided links to some of them and we keep adding new ones all the time. ICRA does not have any formal relationship with the majority of organizations listed here but does recognize the important contribution they make.
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FKBKO (For Kids By Kids Online)
With a little help from our cybernauts, you will soon be able to figure out which chat programs are hot and which are not. Let FKBKO show you how to become a cyber detective and trace where those junk e-mails really come from. |
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Childnet
Childnet is a non-profit organization working around the world to help make the internet a great place for children. They run projects in 4 key areas of Access, Awareness, Protection and Policy. They also organize the annual Cable & Wireless Childnet Awards. See also Kids Smart below. |
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Cybersmart Kids
For Kids and Young People: A young person’s guide to surfing the Net, using e-mail and chatrooms, the smart way. Have fun on the Internet and explore cool sites, but remember to always be cybersmart. For Grown Ups: Parents can learn important tips on safe ways to enjoy the best of the Internet, whilst protecting children from the worst. Teachers can use the lesson plan, online teaching resources and homework tips to help kids be cybersmart. Cybersmart Kids is run by the Australian Broadcasting Authority |
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Kids Smart
A practical Internet safety advice website resource for schools produced by Childnet. The site focuses on 5 key SMART Safety Tips which children need to remember when they use computers – whether at school or in the home. As well as backing from ICRA members Cable & Wireless, the site enjoys endorsement from British celebrities Carol Vorderman, Ant and Dec. |
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Susi: Safer Use of Services on the Internet
Advice and information about Internet safety for parents and teachers, plus opportunities to discuss problems and share solutions. This guidance is intended to make adults more aware of how to use the Internet safely, so that they can encourage safe behaviour online among children and young people. |
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Zap
Origin: The Zap website for children has been launched based on a research project, called the European Collaborative Environment (EUNCLE). The project brings together European Schoolnet, the coordinator, and seven other partners from all over Europe. Safety: Any content appearing on, or linked from Zap must comply with the ‘Appropriateness’ criteria, ensuring safe content for children. Sites should ideally conform also to the non-mandatory criteria. |
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Net Mom
Net Mom’s internet safe house! This site contains lots of information and links for families, as well as the chance to buy Jean Armour Polly’s best selling book “Net-mom’s Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages” |
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Media Awareness Network
MNet is Canada’s largest online media education resource, offering parallel Web sites in English and French. Its media education content covers all media, including the Internet. MNet’s mission is to promote and support the widest possible integration of media education into schools, libraries and communities by providing comprehensive materials and tools for educators, librarians, parents and others involved in helping children become safe, wise and responsible media users. |
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NetSmartz
Netsmartz.org is a fun, interactive learning environment that parents and children can share. Specific tips and suggestions are provided for using the NetSmartz online activities to teach your children how to be safer online. The 3-D, animated activities provide fun and interesting approaches to developing safe-surfing habits on the Internet. Help children of all ages learn about dangers on the Internet and how to avoid them. |
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Get Net Wise
The Internet offers kids many opportunities for learning, constructive entertainment, and personal growth. At the same time, parents are concerned about the risks kids face online. The challenge for parents is to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely. GetNetWise can help. |
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Surf Safely
The “Family Friendly” search engine. Only sites that are labelled with ICRA or other PICS-based rating services as having no potentially harmful or offensive content are included in this search engine. |
