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INTERNET SAFETY TRAINING
Held on October 3, 2006
Peter LaMonica, founder of BeNetSafe.Org, in cooperation with the Granite State Distance Learning Network (GSDLN) and i-SAFE America, presented Internet Safety information to nine locations using interactive video technology. The session focused on common Internet Safety related issues such as Cyber Predators, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Security, and Identity Theft.
Locations included:
- Capital Area Center for Educational Support, Penacook
- Colebrook Elementary School, Colebrook
- Goffstown School District, Goffstown
- Lin-Wood Public School, Lincoln
- Londonderry High School, Londonderry
- NH Technical Institute, Concord
- NHPTV, Durham
- Southwestern Educational Support Center, Keene
- Timberlane Performing Arts Center, Plaistow
The interactive discussion included:
Facts about Cyber Bullying:
- 35% of kids have been threatened online
- 42% of kids have been bullied online
- 53% of kids admit to have bullied others online
- 58% of kids have not told their parents or an adult
Internet safety tips for parents:
- Keep the computer in common areas - not in a child's bedroom
- Kids must personally know their Internet contacts
- Any identifying information must be kept private - this includes screen names and email addresses
- Solicitations must be told to an adult
- Make surfing the Internet a family activity
BeNetSafe.Org was founded in 2004 by Peter LaMonica, a Computer Forensics Analyst for the US Postal Inspection Service, to get the message of Internet Safety for Children to the community. BeNetSafe.Org does no fund raising and does not accept donations. With its limited resources, volunteers cover the state giving talks to Police Departments, PTAs, Church groups, schools and other groups requesting classes. BeNetSafe.Org's goal is simple; get the message of Internet safety for children and parents to the community.