Child Sexual Exploitation on the Internet
Internet Family Safety Information
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
www.missingkids.com
This national child abuse prevention organization hosts a comprehensive
list of resources and publications that equip parents and guardians
to take informed protective steps against child sexual exploitation.
NetSmartz Workshop
www.netsmartz.org/index.htm
Up-to-date practical information to prevent Internet
dangers. Kid-friendly activities and learning for anyone
concerned about youth internet activity.
Stop Cyberbullying
www.stopcyberbullying.org
Often kids are too embarrassed, ashamed or afraid to tell their
parents about online bullying. This comprehensive website on
cyberbullying includes valuable information for parents, youth,
schools, and law enforcement. Find out how you can take action
to prevent or intervene in cyberbullying.
Stop It Now! UK
www.stopitnow.org.uk
Click on Publications to find The
Internet and Children, What's the Problem, a
detailed guide with information on how to recognize warning
signs of harmful use of new technologies and what to do if you
have concerns about someone's behavior online.
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations
www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety offers straight-forward
definitions, FAQ's, "what-if"scenarios, and signs your child
may be at risk and how to respond safely
Wired Kids, Inc.
www.wiredkids.org
Learn how to protect your privacy and security online, and how
to teach responsible Internet use. Parenting
Online, is a handbook offers guidance on the real risks
and how to set the rules.
Concerns about Behaviors Online
The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
(ATSA)
4900 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 274
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-1023 Fax (503) 643-5084
Email: atsa@atsa.com
For Referrals: sarah@atsa.com
www.atsa.com
ATSA provides referrals for affiliated sex offender treatment
providers throughout the United States. ATSA is a professional
membership association for clinicians working with and treating
sexual abusers. Their focus is on the prevention of sexual abuse
through effective management of sex offenders. It was founded
to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further
professional education, and provide advancement of professional
standards and practices. State chapters and contact info
available on the website.
ChildLustRecovery.org - Recovery from Child Pornography
Use
http://www.childlustrecovery.org/index.html
Understanding the harm of child pornography to the user and
their family, successful recovery stories, federal and state
laws, reporting, and getting help.
Croga.org - You Can Stop!
http://www.croga.org
A free and anonymous guide to help identify and explore behaviors
associated with accessing illegal sexual images online. This
self-directed program offers techniques to cope with difficult
emotions and thoughts which impact illegal use of the Internet.
Not meant as a substitute for specialized treatment.
Cybersexualaddiction.com
www.cybersexualaddiction.com
If you or someone you know is using the computer for sexual
activities that are causing harm or losses, to themselves or
those they love, there are resources here.
Internet Behavior Consulting Company
www.internetbehavior.com/services/resource_center.htm
Cybersex addiction and internet addiction resources useful
to professionals, parents, and those concerned about their own
cybersexual behavior. Resources include an online workbook.
Reporting Internet Crime
The Cybertipline
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
www.cybertipline.com
The Cybertipline is a service offered by National Center for
Missing or Exploited Children, it is a toll free line to report
any information pertaining the sexual exploitation of children
on the web or any other type of industry that makes use of child
pornography, to report abuse or missing children.
Research on Internet Crime
Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC)
University of New Hampshire
20 College Road
#126 Horton Social Science Center
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-1888 Fax: (603) 862-1122
www.unh.edu/ccrc
CCRC's mission is to combat crimes against children
by providing high quality research and statistics to the public,
policy makers, law enforcement personnel and other child welfare
practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the
nature and impact of crimes such as child abduction, homicide,
rape, assault and physical and sexual abuse.
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