Lukol Directory: Computers: Internet: Child Safety

NetProtector
Hardware solution designed to prevent modem access to the internet when parental supervision is not possible, by means of a key-lockable switch.
http://www.modemlock.com

SoftEyes
Monitor and limit computer use by a schedule. See everything, web, e-mail, chat, and instant messages both on and off the Internet.
http://www.softeyes.com

Surfing Safely for Children
Page of hints and tips concerning safe internet usage for children, including pointers for parents.
http://www.surfingsafely.net

Cyberangels
Help and information for people being cyberstalked, harassed or defrauded; or find child pornography or cyberpredators.
http://www.cyberangels.org/

KIKS - Keeping Internet Kids Safe
A small collection of articles about online safety topics, as well as some links, and newsletter archives.
http://www.kiks.org

i-SAFE America, Inc.
Incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place.
http://www.isafe.org

Internet Filters.net
A list of internet filtering products and comparison data for parents and teachers.
http://www.internet-filters.net

InSafe
Frozen site of the European Union's The Safer Internet Exchange project. News, press releases and links concerning Internet safety.
http://www.saferinternet.org/

Content Purity
Free online tool designed to check computer for objectionable content.
http://www.contentpurity.com/scanintro.htm

COPA Commission
Information and resources about the Child Online Protection Act.
http://www.copacommission.org

Child Safety Network
Providing free tools and information to help parents keep their children safe.
http://www.csn.org

NetSafeKids
Companion site of The National Academies report, "Youth, Pornography, and the Internet".
http://search.nap.edu/netsafekids

KidSplorer
Web browser protecting kids by only allowing access to pre-approved sites, offers additional parental control such as scheduled access times.
http://www.devicode.com/kidsplorer/

Child Safety-Net
Promotes "Child Safety-Net" book. Site also has newsletter back issues and links, relating to protection of children online.
http://surfsafely.com/surfsafety

Family Guardian
Provides filtered web access. Client is installed on the user's computer and all traffic is redirected through the FamGuard servers, content is analyzed and filtered or blocked before delivery.
http://www.famguard.net

Safe2Read Supervised Children's Email
A parent controlled, supervised kids email service for younger children. Childrens email can be sent using webmail or an email client and parents can manage the supervision from their regular email address or the web.
http://www.safe2read.com

ProtectiveParenting.com
Online resource for parents who want to protect their children from online dangers. Articles to help parents take control of technology in their homes by blocking adult content, profanity, and violence.
http://www.protectiveparenting.com

Kid Safe Mail
Child safe email experience without spam, pornography or viruses.
http://www.kidsafemail.com

KidSurf
Offering internet browser software designed for kids aged 3 to 9 years. Allows parents to control the websites their children access.
http://www.kid-surf.com

Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet
Companion site to the book 'Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet'. Shows parents how to protect from pedophiles, pornography, pop-ups, viruses and spyware.
http://www.keepyourkidssafe.com

GetNetWise.org
A public service brought by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help insure that families have safe, constructive, educational and entertaining online experiences.
http://www.getnetwise.org

NetSmartz
Educational resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Discusses various internet safety topics.
http://www.netsmartz.org/

Kid Innovation
Razzul is a kid-friendly browser, offering access to pre-approved sites and spam-free email. Parents can also review their child's internet usage and communications.
http://www.kidinnovation.com

Childoscope
Organisation promoting integrated European policies on missing and sexually exploited children. An initiative of "Child Focus" (Belgium).
http://www.childoscope.net/

Kidz Privacy
Educates kids, parents, and businesses about the privacy rights of children online. Site provided by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidz...

Be Safe Online
Internet Safety advice for parents, teachers and responsible adults. Encourages child safety through careful online behavior.
http://www.besafeonline.org/

Sofweb
Advice for schools on child safety on the internet, and acceptable use policies.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/take...

Safe Children's Internet
Content controlled browser for children ages 3-14 with online safety pledge.
http://www.safechildrensinternet.com

Wise Kids
Works with communities, libraries, youth organisations, local education authorities, schools and businesses throughout Wales and elsewhere, to raise awareness of positive and safe Internet use.
http://www.wisekids.org.uk/

Teenangels
A site featuring the work and activities of a group of teenage online safety ambassadors who educate others about internet safety.
http://www.teenangels.org/

Children Online
Offers a variety of presentations and programs for schools, students and parents, on subjects such as online safety issues and solutions, and online harassment. Also offers short safety video excerpts for download.
http://www.children-online.org

Be Web Aware
Tutorial and tips for parents on the benefits and risks of being on the Internet.
http://www.bewebaware.ca/

CyberCop Guide
A downloadable ebook about Internet child safety. Written by a police detective, it teaches parents to protect their children from becoming a victim, or from victimizing others while on the Internet.
http://www.cybercopguide.com

Safe Chat Universal Messenger
Provides tools to protect children while chatting online, with the ability to approve or block specific sites, keywords, and contacts.
http://www.zihtec.com

Kid Smart
Practical online safety advice for teachers and parents, with lesson plans, online activities and resources.
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk

CleanMyMailbox
Service providing web-based parental control of the email coming into children's mailboxes.
http://www.cleanmymailbox.com/parental.htm...

Online Chaperone
Offering parental control software with Artificial Intelligence to help protect children from online predators. Detects predatory behavior in chatrooms and instant messaging environments.
http://www.onlinechaperone.com

Buddy Browser for Kids
Secure web browser for kids, available free. Includes kid-safe Internet Messenger, and inbuilt resources for education, gaming and fun.
http://www.buddybrowser.com

WiredKids, Online Safety For Kids and Teens
A variety of online safety information, as well as online & offline projects involving organizations like Disney. Aimed at both adults and children.
http://www.wiredkids.org

SurfBuddies
Child Safe internet access product designed with total child internet safety in mind.
http://www.surfbuddies.com

NetAlert
NetAlert's objective is to promote a safer Internet experience, particularly for young people and their families. An independent community advisory body established by the Australian government.
http://www.netalert.net.au/

Parenthood Web
Child Safety on the Information Superhighway.
http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?ar...

ProtectKids.org
Provides cases, statistics, and solutions dealing with dangers to children on the Internet.
http://www.protectkids.org/

Parent Smartz
Learn to monitor your child's online activities and assess potential dangers. Offers safety resources and online classes for parents.
http://www.parentsmartz.com

Child Safety FAQ
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about child safety on the internet.
http://www.childsafetyfaq.com

SafeKids
Contains information about the dangers of children using the internet. Rules, advice, and tips relating to child security and the web.
http://www.safekids.com

Max
Provides a service to filter a range of online activities including web, chat, email, instant messaging and file-sharing.
http://www.max.com/site/maxprotect.shtml

Safe Surfin' Central
Site dedicated to educating children of all ages and parents in the processes of safe Internet usage.
http://www.safesurfincentral.com

Optenet PC
Parental control software to filter internet content and prevent harmful sites and downloads. Can also help to manage time children are spending online.
http://www.optenetpc.com

Child Safety on the Information Highway
Put out by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, this document outlines how parents can best protect their children while still allowing them use of the Internet.
http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm

Family WebWatch
Comprehensive online safety information and blog.
http://www.familywebwatch.com

TheParentsEdge
Giving parents the tools, information, and resources they need to keep their family safe online.
http://www.theparentsedge.com

Net Family News
A nonprofit public service providing technology news for families, parents, teachers in more than 50 countries, including regular newsletter.
http://www.netfamilynews.org

Snitch
Parental control software that uses smart algorithms to detect and remove obscene images, movies, and inappropriate internet activity.
http://www.hyperdynesoftware.com/

Inspect Your Gadgets
Workshops, Seminars and Speeches designed to raise the awareness of the dangers to children and families of the Internet and emerging technologies and provide practical home strategies for parents.
http://www.inspectyourgadgets.com

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) FAQ
Providing information for schools and libraries regarding the Children's Internet Protection Act.
http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/cipafaqlite.html

Michigan Children's Internet Safety Campaign
Child advocacy organization, initiating education programs for parents.
http://michigancisc.org/

Staysafe.org
An interactive tutorial on Internet safety. Includes activities, a virtual community, and games.
http://www.staysafe.org/

Children's Internet Protection Act
US Congress Bill S.97 requiring schools and libraries to introduce filtering software for internet-connected computers.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106...

Kidzap
Parent-controlled web experience for children, includes games, safe chat and puzzles.
http://www.kidzap.com

eZpZemail
Parent controlled email account for children, providing remote access for checking that email remains free of inappropriate images and spam.
http://www.ezpzemail.com

Internet Safety at About.com
Provides articles and tips for online family safety.
http://childparenting.about.com/cs/interne...

KinderMail
Software solution to protect your child from unsolicited, offensive email.
http://www.kindermail.com

KidRocket
Kid-safe web browser works by limiting access to just a small collection of hand-picked educational and fun sites. Simple but effective, offered as freeware.
http://kidrocket.org

ParentalSoftware.org
Providing reviews of software designed to monitor children's internet activity and block adult sites.
http://www.parentalsoftware.org/

ChildSafetyExperts
Articles and recommended reading about online safety topics.
http://www.childsafetyexperts.com/index.sh...

The Police Notebook
A law enforcement site promoting safety and crime prevention for kids.
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/kidsafe/start.htm

TechMission Safe Families
Provides free parental control and internet filtering software, online safety and training resources.
http://www.safefamilies.techmission.org

ZooBuh
Email service for families, with a range of parental control features.
http://www.zoobuh.com

ProtectKids.com
Substantial resource related to making the internet a safer place for children. Contains information, reports, articles, and useful links.
http://www.protectkids.com/

CheckIM.com
Provides the ability to trace the location of predators for reporting to authorities.
http://www.checkim.com

NetIDme
Online real time personal identification system for use within chat clients or internet chat rooms to protect the identities of children on the internet.
http://www.netidme.com

ChatProtection.com
Providing safe chat rooms and monitoring for kids and teens.
http://www.chatprotection.com

KidMail
Filtered email service, offering graphical mail tools for youngsters. Parents have control over incoming messages, mail from unknown senders can be quarantined.
http://www.kidmail.net

PsychPage Family Resources
Links to several software products aimed at protecting children online, and blocking objectionable web sites. Includes a few links to larger related sites.
http://www.psychpage.com/family/soft.html

SafeTeens
Provides information about staying safe online. Includes articles about protecting your privacy, and links to other online safety resources.
http://www.safeteens.com/

Operation SafetyNet
The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provides information to help protect families from the dangers of Internet child sexual exploitation.
http://www.operationsafetynet.org

A-Better-Child.org
Helping the youth of today prepare for tomorrow. Providing parents, children and teens information on internet safety.
http://www.a-better-child.org

Web Wise Kids
Teaching children how to make their online experience safe, using an educational CD-Rom game.
http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/

Sub Topics:
Sites Written for Kids and Teens
Windows Keylogger Shareware
Windows Parental Control Shareware
Monitoring Software
Filtering Software


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