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What is NetSmartz?
 The NetSmartz Workshop® is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches children and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

Who should use NetSmartz?
Parents or caregivers, educators, government officials, law enforcement, and youth organizations that want to learn more about the Internet and the possible dangers to children online should visit the, Parents & Educators, site. Click on the links for more information.

 
NetSmartz in the News
Visit www.wtopnews.com in the "Call for Action" section to listen online to our interview with Shirley Rooker from May 23rd.
NetSmartz Success!
A group of children in Sacramento are safer now as they leave their school bus because of a lesson learned in online safety. Read more.
  Teens
Amy’s Choice » Keisha’s Crime » Damon’s Game
 Amy's Choice
Hear the true story of a 15-year-old girl who left home to meet in person with a man she first met online. Learn what happened to Amy as she tells her story in her own words.
 Parents & Educators
Featured News Stories » Activity Cards » Risks
 Featured Story
Instant Messaging Teaches English Skills?
Instant messaging has raised concerns from parents and educators about the effects of this form of communication on teenagers; however, this electronic correspondence as well as E-mail and chatrooms may have some positive aspects. Read more.
 Kids Activities
Who's Your Friend on the Internet? » What's 2 Do on the Web
Who's Your Friend on the Internet?
Nettie and Webster explain the dangers of the Internet in a game where you get to choose which WizzyWig is really your friend.
 Kids Games
Webville Roundup » Make-a-Match » E-mail a Character
E-mail a Character
Kids can E-mail their favorite NetSmartz character. Send a message to Clicky, Nettie, or Webster.
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