An unpublished government study offers insights into what role the Internet really has in child sexual exploitation.
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Kids’ Exposure to Porn: New Findings
Researchers say kids' exposure to online porn may now be "normative among youth Internet users, especially teenage boys."
Profile of a teen online victim
As presented by David Finkelhor, director of the University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center, on Capitol Hill
National Suicide Prevention Hotline relies on MySpace referrals
It's very likely teens are alive today because they used social-networking sites to reach out for help.
Predators & cyberbullies: Reality check
Parents who have seen "To Catch a Predator" ask how much they should be worrying about their social-networking kids. Here are some facts.
New approach to safety education suggested
Larry Magid talks about new research that suggests we re-think Internet safety education.
Teens’ convictions for ‘child porn’ upheld
Teens and their parents need to know bad things can happen when inappropriate, "user-generated" content is uploaded or sent around unwisely.
For Teens: What we tell parents about the social Web
We talk to parents a lot about safety on the social Web, so you guys deserve to know what we're saying.
A 14-year-old girl and her mom talk about blogging
Larry talks with "Susan," 14, and her mom "Joanne" (names changed to protect their privacy).
Social networking dangers in perspective
Social-networking sites may not be as dangerous as some officials claim.