Online Risks and Links to Resources on How to Manage Them

Online Risks and Links to Resources on How to Manage Them

Topics on the page IntroductionRisk categories and resourcesCyberbullyingHarassmentCyberstalkingInappropriate contentReputation management  Misinformation and media literacyHate speechSecurityScamsMalwareSelf-harm and suicidePersonal privacyData...

Quick Guide to Teen Sexting for Parents & Teens

PDF for Printing What is sexting? “Sexting” usually refers to the sharing of nude or seminude and sexually provocative photos via mobile phones, but it can happen on other devices and the web. First of all, research shows most teens don’t “sext.”  And most of...
Online Risks and Links to Resources on How to Manage Them

Safety Tips for Managing Online Risks

The good news is there are easy ways to keep your internet use safe and constructive. We’ve compiled some of our best advice here, along with resources for deeper dives.  Though thorough, it’s not exhaustive. There may be other risks that emerge, especially as new...
Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Download the Guide (PDF) The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 5% of teens have been the target of sextortion, and only one-third told their parents. The...
Ask Trish: My Boyfriend is Threatening Revenge Porn

Ask Trish: My Boyfriend is Threatening Revenge Porn

By Trisha Prabhu Dear Trish: I had a bf, but I feel like I can’t “escape” the relationship because he is now threatening to blackmail me with explicit pictures I sent. I am not sure what to do because this would ruin my life and my career if it were sent online to the...