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The Internet is a dynamic tool that allows us to cross boundaries once thought impossible. It can take you to faraway worlds and allows
you access to a wealth of knowledge. But it also opens doors to issues like illegal downloading,
plagiarism,
fraud, identity theft,
predators, cyber bullying, cyber security threats,
and more.
Today's tech-savvy kids have an abundance of positive resources available at every mouse click. They are confident with the technology
and have unprecedented access to online interaction. Children today go online to have fun, but in doing so they take unforeseen risks even
while feeling safe.
As John Halligan, the parent of Ryan, who killed himself after suffering continuous bullying
both on- and offline, said, "My son followed the rules, and I monitored him. . . . I learned too late that what I did wasn't enough."
 Did You Know?
- 39 percent of students have given out personal information online.
- 31 percent of students have chatted or instant messaged with someone new they met on the Internet.
- 53 percent like being alone when "surfing" the Internet.
*Statistics from surveys conducted by i-SAFE's National Assessment Center (NAC)
Why Education?
Communities around the world have found the i-SAFE program to be critical in empowering and protecting youth online. Studies by the
National
Assessment Center (NAC) show a majority of students are more cautious online after learning with i-SAFE.
- 92 percent are more careful about sharing personal information online.
- 86 percent are more careful about where they go and what they do online.
- 81 percent are less likely to meet someone new from the Internet in person.
*Statistics from surveys conducted by i-SAFE's National Assessment Center (NAC)
Get the NAC
i-SAFE's NAC surveys students and parents on many aspects concerning various issues found on the Internet. The results are used
to shape the i-SAFE curriculum as well as enlighten the general public about what is really going on in the cyber world.
Get Involved
Education isn't enough. Parents, teachers, and the community at large need to be informed of the issues so they can take an active role
in prevention.
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