Predation, Sex Offender, Social Networking, Bullying, Sexting. Information You Need To Know

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1 Predation, Sex Offender, Social Networking, Bullying, Sexting Information You Need To Know Weldon W. Floyd Regional Information Technology Specialist November 2012

2 Predation & Who s Out There? Four basic categories of online predators Collectors - This group consist of many entry level offenders Manufacturers- Not all collectors are manufacturers, but all manufacturers are collectors Chatters - Take on the role of mentor to youth online/social networking Teaching" quickly escalates to conversations of sex. The chatterer comprises the smallest group of Internet child sex predators Travelers - This group is comprised of predators who engage in online chat, then arrange for meeting

3 Anyone Can Be Anybody

4 Predation Business Because the chances of youth under the age of 18 becoming a victim of an online predator is 1 in 3. Their dealings and business include: Abduction Rape / Sexual Molestation Forced Prostitution / Porn Production Slave Trade / Trafficking Murder

5 Why Worry? Harris Interactive Research / Pew Study Adults Online > 13 hours per week Youth Online > 30 hours per week 1 in 4 Youth have a Smartphone Youth abducted and still missing in Texas <1 Year - 15 < 5 Years - 66

6 Social Networking Main Focus: Foursquare / Facebook Secondary: MySpace, Twitter, Etc. *Family Protection *Security Settings *Friends and Contacts *Information posted

7 Family Protection Computers / Cell Phones Must become Social Smart and Phone Smart All computers in the home with an internet connection should be in a family room. Preferable only one computer in the home with internet capabilities No internet connection in a private bedroom A child s bedroom is not private Does my child really need a smart phone? think Jitterbug!

8 Family Protection Social Networking

9 Family Protection Social Networking

10 Family Protection Social Networking

11 Family Protection Social Networking

12 Social Posts and Personal Information Never check-in at home Never check-in from a friends home Never post a friends location / vice-versa Turn off Geo-Tracking Check photos prior to posting License Plates Landmarks even a friends photo w/o permission

13 Social Posts and Personal Information Establish computer use rules. 1)Never divulge personal information Name, age, gender, photo, address, phone, etc. 2)Establish rules for what sites your family members may visit. 3)Do not allow social networking during homework related computer time. 4)Neighborhood computer rules. (What s allowed next door?)

14 Control Over Friends and Contacts *Do not allow multiple accounts or social networking accounts. *Know log-ins and passwords to all accounts (computer, , Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter) *See/Know Friends list, Social Network invitees. *Never meet on-line first and in-person second *Have a name/face with each Friend or Contact *Learn/Share IM/texting code

15 Bully(ing) Bullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using direct or indirect contact, the Internet, interactive and digital technologies, or mobile phones.

16 Two Kinds of Bully(ing) Direct Attacks actions against or messages sent to your kids directly. By Proxy - using others to help bully the victim, either with or without the accomplice's knowledge. Because bullying by proxy often gets adults involved in the harassment, it is much more dangerous. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple harassment or stalking.

17 Why Bully No specific reason but many possibilities Revenge, Anger, Frustration Laughs, Entertainment Jealousy Social Status Just plain mean

18 Prevention Teach respect Teach the consequences Teach youth to Take a Stand Parents: Must be the one trusted place kids can go when things go wrong online or off. Stop demanding the schools to take action, then blame or sue when actions take place off-campus or outside school hours.

19 Take Action Encourage youth to bring up anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or scared online, in texts, or elsewhere. Take steps to block bullies at the first sign of trouble.

20 Take Action Education We must educate our youth to the consequences, whether they participate with, ignore, or report the bully. NO TOLERANCE as youth and adults Develop an anonymous reporting system through Church or School.

21 Sexting the act of sending sexually explicit messages and/or photographs via computer or other mobile devices.

22 Sexting (Youth) Percentage of youth sending nude/semi-nude photos 20% of teenagers overall 22% of all teen girls 18% of all teen boys

23 Sexting (Youth) Percentage of youth posting sexually suggestive messages 39% of all teenagers 37% of all teen girls 40% of all teen boys 52% of teenage girls used sexting as a present for their boyfriend.

24 Punishment in Texas (Sept. 1, 2011) By those under 18 Misdemeanor ($500 fine and required educational and/or counseling.) Includes but not limited to: Taking pictures of themselves Sending pictures of themselves Receiving a picture of another teen and not reporting within 48 hours after 1 st view. BE AWARE - 1 st Offense ONLY!! Does NOT include pictures of others!!

25 Sexting in Texas after 1 st Offense or Involving Others It s called CHILD PORNOGRAPHY State/Federal Felony Crimes!! Production of Child Pornography 10 years Distribution of Child Pornography 15 years Possession of Child Pornography 5 years Promotion of Child Pornography 10 years Transporting Across State Lines 10+ years Registered as a Sexual Offender for LIFE!! Parents: Own the phone Parents register too!!!

26 Digital Reputation

27 CONSEQUENCES Once an image is sent, it cannot be retrieved. Send means - FOREVER Possible ramifications: School discipline Loss of scholarships Prohibition from sports/extra-curricular activities College admissions

28 CONSEQUENCES EMPLOYMENT Microsoft study-70% of U.S. employers say they have disqualified a job candidate based on what they found online about the applicant BUT, only 7% of candidates think their online reputation has an impact

29 WOULD YOU HIRE THEM??

30 CONSEQUENCES

31 Predation, Sex Offender, Social Networking, Bullying, Sexting QUESTIONS?? Weldon W. Floyd Regional Information Technology Specialist November 2012