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Internet Safety

Bark

An app that monitors texts, email, chat, YouTube and 24+ social media platforms for signs of cyberbullying, depression, suicidal thoughts, sexual predators, drug use and more.
bark.us

Common Sense

  • Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that offers age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music.
  • Common Sense Education provides free resources, including ratings and reviews of digital tools, a comprehensive K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, ready-made lesson plans, videos, webinars, and more.
  • Common Sense Kids Action is their advocacy platform.

commonsense.org

Empower Our Youth Foundation

Offers a range of services for kids ages 5-17 to create a positive and nurturing environment for youth. Programs include a literacy and STEM academy, annual fashion and art shows, community give-back projects, social outings, and bullying prevention programs. They provide a safe space to assist with the reporting of bullying incidents to authorities, and their website has additional educational and anti-bullying resources for parents.
6600 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 512-6511
empowerouryouthfoundation.org

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Provides information for individuals on avoiding scams, identity theft, and online security; as well as information on money and credit, homes and mortgages, health and fitness.
consumer.ftc.gov

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Center for Injury Research & Policy

Their website provides information on a variety of safety topics, including bicycle safety, burns, poison, transportation, home safety, gun safety, sports and recreation, and more.
nationwidechildrens.org/injury-research-and-policy-injury-topics

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Health e-Hints Newsletter

A free e-newsletter written by pediatric specialists and customized to meet the health and safety needs of your family. When you enter the ages of your child(ren), you will only get articles that are relevant to your family.
nationwidechildrens.org/e-newsletter-sign-up

NCH Green Flags

Program from The Center of Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) helping teens build and sustain healthy relationships. Green Flags seeks to flip the conversation on teen dating abuse by focusing on the qualities of a healthy relationship. Visit the website to find helpful information on teen dating topics like relationship myths, sex and consent, and digital rights. Victims of teen dating abuse can find help and resources on safety planning. Anyone call call, text, or chat with the Green Flags Pro team with questions about relationship concerns.
Call: (844) 234-5463
Text: (844) 283-3393
greenflags.info

NetSmartz

Provides age-appropriate resources such as, videos, games, activity cards, and presentations to help teach children and teens about how to be safer and avoid the dangers that exist on the internet (online and offline).
missingkids.org/NetSmartz

Prevent Child Injury

This national organization was started to raise awareness about the problem of child injury, offer solutions and reduce child injury and death. They offer safety toolkits and dozens of downloadable safety plans to share with families and child advocates.
preventchildinjury.org

radKIDS

Educates children ages 8-12 about safety and how to defend themselves against bullying, child abuse and neglect, as well as sexual assault. radKIDS uses an age-appropriate, fun activity-based curriculum to help kids learn. Visit the website to find a program near you.
(844) 723-5437 Toll-free
radkids.org

Stay Safe Online

Contains resources on internet safety and security for people of all ages. Offers advice and support on cyber-bullying, computer security issues and fraud prevention.
staysafeonline.org


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