Courtesy of safekids.com
By taking responsibility for your children's online computer use,
parents can greatly minimize any potential risks of being online. Make
it a family rule to:
- Never give out identifying information-- home address, school name, or
telephone number-- in a public message such as chat or bulletin boards,
and be sure you're dealing with someone that both you and your child
know and trust before giving it out via E-mail. Think carefully before
revealing any personal information such as age, marital status, or
financial information. Consider using a pseudonym or unlisting your
child's name if your service allows it.
- Get to know the services your child uses. If you don't know how to log
on, get your child to show you. Find out what types of information it
offers and whether there are ways for parents to block out objectionable
material.
- Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another
computer user without parental permission. If a meeting is arranged,
make the first one in a public spot, and be sure to accompany your
child.
- Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive,
obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable.
Encourage your children to tell you if they encounters such messages. If
you or your child receives a message that is harassing, of a sexual
nature, or threatening, forward a copy of the message to your service
provider and ask for their assistance.
- If a meeting is arranged, make the first one in a public spot.
- Should you become aware of the transmission, use, or viewing of child
pornography while online, immediately report this to the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children by calling 1-800-843-5678 or visiting
the CyberTipLine online. You should also notify your online service.
- Remember that people online may not be who they seem. Because you can't
see or even hear the person it would be easy for someone to misrepresent
him- or herself. Thus, someone indicating that "she" is a "12-year-old
girl" could in reality be a 40-year-old man.
- Remember that everything you read online may not be true. Any offer
that's "too good to be true" probably is. Be very careful about any
offers that involve your coming to a meeting or having someone visit
your house.
- Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by your children
(see "Kids Rules for Online Safety"). Discuss these rules and post them
near the computer as a reminder. Remember to monitor their compliance
with these rules, especially when it comes to the amount of time your
children spend on the computer. A child or teenager's excessive use of
online services or bulletin boards, especially late at night, may be a
clue that there is a potential problem. Remember that personal computers
and online services should not be used as electronic babysitters.
- Be sure to make this a family activity. Consider keeping the computer in
a family room rather than the child's bedroom. Get to know their "online
friends" just as you get to know all of their other friends
by Larry Magid
A Publication of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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Whatever your age, the Internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not
only fun, but it lets you keep in touch with friends and family and
provides an enormous amount of information. There are lots of great
educational sites as well as places to keep up with your favorite
hobbies, music, sports, and much more. If you’re a teen, we probably
don’t need to sell you on the benefits of the Internet. Many of you know
far more than your parents or even teachers about the wonders of
cyberspace. If you’re a parent, talk to your children about “the Net”
and — if you need to learn more — see if they can help you. Either way,
it’s important for teens and parents to share knowledge. You have
something to learn from each other — if not about the Internet, then
about life in general, how to make good decisions, and how to look at
information critically. Cyberspace is like a big city. There are
libraries, universities, museums, places to have fun, and plenty of
opportunities to meet wonderful people from all walks of life. But, like
any community, there are also some people and areas that you ought to
avoid and others that you should approach only with caution. By
knowing the dangers and how to avoid them, you can take advantage of all
the positive aspects of the Internet while avoiding most of its
pitfalls. If you’re a teen, or a parent of a teenager, you might feel
that you don’t need the same restrictions and controls as younger kids.
You may be right, but just because you’re older doesn’t mean that you’re
out of danger. Teenagers are actually more likely to get into trouble
online than younger children. Teens are more likely to explore
out-of-the-way nooks and crannies of cyberspace; they’re more likely to
reach out to people outside of their immediate peer groups; and, sadly,
they’re more often preyed upon as victims by child molesters and other
exploiters. There
are lots of front doors to cyberspace, including Internet service
providers and online services, which can provide you with an account
that gives you access to everything on the public Internet. This
includes chatrooms, discussion groups called newsgroups, Email, file
libraries, instant messaging, web sites, and lots of other services
including those that give you the ability to listen to music and view
videos. Most people think of computers as the only way to get online,
but it’s possible to reach into cyberspace from other devices including
cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and even video-game
consoles. Some video-game systems, for example, are Internet enabled so
you can compete against — and chat with — players around the world.
Most cellular telephones can also be used to exchange instant messages,
send E-mail, and surf the web. Exchanging short messages, called “texting,”
is growing in popularity in the United States. Many cellular telephones
also have color screens and builtin digital cameras making it possible
to exchange photographs. As cellular telephone companies “roll out”
faster and more advanced features, the cellular telephone is becoming a
viable alternative for getting on the Internet. Unlike a personal
computer (PC), it can be used anywhere. While companies that provide
Internet service can, in certain situations, exercise some control over
the type of content and “customer conduct” in its own areas, the
services have no control or jurisdiction over what takes place on the
Internet as a whole. And even within their own areas, these services
can’t possibly monitor everything that happens. So, even if you’re going
online using one of these services, you’re not completely protected from
the larger dangers. Before going into the dangers, let’s put this into
context. Millions of teenagers go online every day, and most are safe.
The way to stay safe is to understand the dangers and follow some simple
rules to help you stay out of trouble. By following these rules you
minimize the risks, but you can never completely eliminate all risks in
life. Not everything that can go wrong in cyberspace
necessarily puts you in physical danger. There are chatrooms,
newsgroups, web sites, and other places online containing material that
could make you feel uncomfortable. It could be material that’s sexual
and/ or violent in nature. It could be material espousing hateful
attitudes or discussing activities that you find repulsive or
unpleasant. It really doesn’t matter what it is. What does matter is
that you have the right – and the tools – to instantly remove yourself
from any area where you feel you shouldn’t be. Teens have been
bullied, harassed, or “hit on” by others while in chatrooms, instant
messaging sessions, or on their cellular telephones. Sometimes the
people responsible for this inappropriate behavior are fellow teens or
young adults, but that doesn’t make it OK. At other times, it can be
older adults posing as teenagers. Either way, no one should have to put
up with rudeness or unwanted sexual banter.
The most serious risk you can face involves the possibility of
someone hurting or exploiting you because of information that you post
or someone else posts about you online or because of something you do or
somewhere you go as a result of what you encounter online. The number of
teens who are molested, abducted, or leave home as a result of contacts
made on the Internet are relatively low, but when it happens the results
can be tragic. The Internet, like so many other places in this world, is home to
people who would try to take money from you or your family or just
pester you with unwelcome advertising and marketing material. Be
especially wary of any “get rich quick” schemes that promise to help
earn you lots of money in your spare time or offers that will help you
lose weight quickly or enhance your appearance. If something sounds “too
good to be true,” it probably is. Not everyone in cyberspace minds his or her manners. When you’re
online, especially in bulletin boards or chatrooms, there is a chance
that you’ll get messages that are demeaning, harassing, or just plain
mean. Don’t take it personally. A message that is demeaning says a lot
more about the sender than it does about the person who gets it.
Ironically, even people who are nice in the “real” world can forget
their manners when they go online. The best thing to do if you encounter
messages or people in chatrooms who are acting that way is to ignore
them. Some messages, however, may constitute harassment, which is a
crime under federal law. If someone sends you messages or images that
are filthy, indecent, lewd, or obscene with the intent to abuse, annoy,
harass, or threaten you, report it to your Internet service provider and
the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline® at
www.cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678. You should also
report it to school authorities if the incident takes place at school or
involves other students from your school. Avoid
anything that might hurt people and risk getting you into trouble. You
need to respect other people’s privacy and avoid taking any actions that
annoy, harass, or hurt other people. You are responsible for your
behavior online. Web sites give you
the opportunity to read newspapers, tour museums, check out libraries,
visit distant lands, play games, look at pictures, shop, or do research
to help you with your homework. You can pursue your hobbies, plan
vacations, and do much more. There are millions of web sites on just
about every topic imaginable. Did You Know? Some web sites are
wonderful, others are kind of dumb, and some contain so-called “adult”
images and other material that teens should avoid. Still others are
demeaning, racist, sexist, and violent or contain false information.
Some of these sites contain material that can be disturbing, even for
adults. If you wander into any of these areas, it’s best to immediately
leave by clicking on the Home icon, going to another site, or shutting
down your browser. Caution: In addition to displaying information, web
sites sometimes ask you for information about yourself. The site may ask
for your name, your mailing address, your E-mail address, and other
information before letting you in. It may entice you to provide
information in exchange for sending you a promotional item or entering
you in a contest. Never enter any information about yourself without
first checking with your parents. When you enter information on a web
site or any place on the Internet, you’re giving up a bit of your
privacy. At best, your name could wind up in some database, probably to
be used to sell you something now or later. At worst, it could be used
to harm or exploit you. Just because a web site seems to be operated by
a reputable organization or individual doesn’t mean that it necessarily
is what it seems to be. Anyone – including creeps and criminals – can
set up their own web site. So be extremely cautious before telling the
“web master” anything about yourself. This is especially true with sites
that contain adult material. Also be careful about downloading
anything from a web site. Some web sites ask your permission to download
a program or “plug-in.” In some cases these programs can be used to
display unwanted advertising on your computer but they can do far more
including invading your privacy by tracking what you’re doing online.
They can also plant viruses or increase your risk of a “hacker attack.”
Don’t download anything unless you’re certain it is from a trustworthy
source. Some teenagers have their own web sites or post material to
web sites maintained by their school or an organization. That’s
terrific, but if you do post something on the web, be sure to never
include your home address, telephone number, or photograph. If you do
want people to be able to contact you through the web, just give an
E-mail address.
Chatrooms let you engage in a live conversation with people around the
block or around the world. It’s like being on a party line, only you
type instead of talk. Everyone in the “chatroom” can see everything you
type. The types of chatrooms vary depending on the service you’re using.
Some chatrooms are just open conversations. Everyone has a pretty much
equal role. Some rooms are moderated where there is a “speaker” who is
leading the discussion and participants. Some rooms have chaperons or
monitors who are responsible for maintaining order, but even in some of
these rooms what you type is immediately displayed. The monitor can kick
someone out of the room who is acting in an inappropriate manner, but he
or she may be able to act only after the fact. The monitor can’t,
however, prevent you from going off to a private chat area with a person
who might do you harm or typing information that could put you in
danger. Did You Know? Chat is probably the most dangerous area on the
Internet. As with other areas of the Internet, you don’t know who is
there, so never say anything in a chatroom that you wouldn’t say in
public.
Beyond that it’s not uncommon for people to make “friends” in
chatrooms. You enter a room; start a conversation with someone; and,
before you know it, you’ve established a relationship of sorts. That
relationship could turn out OK, but there are some not-so-happy stories.
Chatrooms are sometimes used by people to exploit others. To put it
bluntly, chatrooms – especially those used by teenagers – are sometimes
also used by child molesters to find victims. Adults or even older teens
seeking to exploit younger people don’t necessarily tell the truth about
who they are. Even teens your own age could pose a threat or harass or
bully you. You have the right to remain in control of your own
experiences, and don’t accept abuse from anyone.
You might meet someone in a room who appears to be sympathetic and
understanding and offers you wonderful advice and counsel. If the
relationship remains strictly online, that could be OK as long as you’re
careful not to give out any personal information.
Caution It can be tempting to get together with someone you meet in a
chatroom, but remember – people are not always who they seem to be. The
basic rules for online safety apply to all areas of the Internet, but
they are especially important in chat areas. Never give out personal
information, and never arrange a face-toface meeting with someone you
meet in a chatroom without first checking with your parents and taking
the precautions list ed in “Never Get Together With Someone You ‘Meet’
Online” Chatrooms are sometimes organized around topics, so avoid any
topic area that makes you feel uncomfortable. But just because a
chatroom is designed around a particular topic doesn’t mean that other
topics aren’t discussed. Even if the room is “teens only,” you have no
way of knowing if everyone really is a teenager, so you still have to be
on guard. Be especially careful of chatrooms that get into subjects
that might be associated with sex or cults or groups that practice
potentially dangerous rituals. It might seem interesting or even fun to
discuss actions that you might never consider engaging in, but some
people who fantasize about things also like to carry them out. Be
suspicious of anyone who tries to turn you against your parents,
teachers, or friends. They may have a hidden agenda.
On some services and web sites you can enter into a private chat
area. Once there you can arrange to meet friends. In some cases those
rooms are truly private. But in other cases they may be listed in a
directory of rooms. If so, there is nothing to stop others from entering
those rooms. One trick to avoid harassment, especially for women and
girls, is to choose a gender-neutral name – like your initials or a word
– to use in a chatroom. It’s fine to be cute or funny with the name you
choose, but be sure it doesn’t identify you and doesn’t have any meaning
or implication that might encourage others to bother you. Instant messaging (IM) has become
extremely popular among teenagers. It’s a way to stay in touch with
friends without having to wait for them to respond to an E-mail. You
type a message and the moment you click “send” that message appears on
another person’s screen wherever they happen to be. You can exchange
instant messages on computers and cellular telephones or between
computers and cellular telephones or any other Internet connected
devices. As great as it is, IM can be a dangerous way to interact with
people. As with chatrooms, you need to be extremely careful about whom
you are “IMing” with and what you are saying. Never give out any
personal information in an instant message unless you are 100 percent
sure of who is connected. Also be aware that some instant message
services make it possible to exchange messages with several people at
once — just like a chatroom.
Some instant messaging software can also be used for video chat where
you send your picture — in real time — along with your words. Be very
careful about your privacy if you have any type of camera attached to
your computer, and be aware that it might be possible for others to send
you unwelcome images.
Some services encourage you to post a “profile” with information such
as your age, sex, hobbies, and interests. While such profiles can help
you meet likeminded people, they can also make you the subject of
harassment or worse, even if you don’t post your name and address or
other information that could lead to a physical contact. To be safe and
avoid hassles it’s better not to have a public profile. Caution: Be
sure you know who you are “IMing” with, and be aware that anything you
type could be forwarded to other people. There is no way to “take back”
something once you enter it. Be especially careful about using video or
digital cameras during an IM session. You don’t have to respond to any
messages that are rude, annoying, or make you feel uncomfortable. E-mail is typically a one-to-one communications system. Just like
regular mail, you write to someone and they can write back. Did You
Know? Increasingly, people and companies are using Email to send out
messages to thousands of people at a time, encouraging them to buy
something, do something, or visit a web site. The process, known as
“spamming,” can be intrusive and annoying. Because E-mail is essentially
free, “spammers” can send out thousands or even millions of messages at
little or no cost. Some use spamming to try to entice people to visit
sexually explicit web sites. Each E-mail message that you send and
receive contains a return address. What many people don’t realize is
that the return address can be fake. So, just because you get a message
from “grandma@cottage.com” doesn’t mean it’s really from grandma. It
could really be from
“wolf@bigfangs.com.” E-mail also contains other information called
a “header” that provides more information about who sent the message and
where it came from. Understanding the header information can be
difficult, but if you ever receive an E-mail message that is
belligerent, threatening, or contains material that makes you feel
uncomfortable, you should report it to your Internet service provider
and ask them to investigate where it came from. If the material appears
to be illegal in nature, you should report it to the CyberTipline at
www.cybertipline.com or call 1-800-843- 5678. Illegal material
includes threats to your life or safety, threats to others, pornographic
images of children, and evidence of other crimes. NCMEC will refer this
report to the appropriate law-enforcement agency.
Caution Be careful how you respond to E-mail from people you don’t
know. Remember, the sender might not be who he or she seems to be. Never
send a photograph of yourself or any personal information to someone you
don’t know. Also, E-mail can easily be copied and forwarded to others.
So if you do send personal information to friends, be sure that they are
willing to respect your privacy. In general it’s best not to respond
to spam mail or mail from someone you don’t know. By responding you are
verifying a valid E-mail address to the sender, and that information can
be used to encourage a person who may send inappropriate E-mails or get
you on even more lists. If you receive a message containing material
that is sexually explicit, violent, or advocates something that is
illegal or simply makes you feel uncomfortable, show it to your parents
and report that message to your Internet service provider. You can
usually find that address on the service’s main web page (www.servicename.com).
When in doubt, report the message to postmaster@servicename.com
(substitute the name of your service for “servicename”). Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems make it
possible for people to exchange files without necessarily having to go
through a web site or other centralized system. Napster, the most famous
of these services, was used by millions to exchange music files until it
was shut down by a court after the music industry sued Napster over
alleged copyright violations. Napster has re-emerged as a legal music
downloading service, operating with the consent of the recording
industry. There are plenty of other P2P systems including some that
allow you to exchange other types of files including video, photographs,
text documents, and software. Aside from the legal and ethical issues
regarding the unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material, there are
some very serious safety issues regarding these services. To begin
with, some of the files you can download — including photographs and
videos — might contain disturbing and inappropriate material. There are
also cases where these services have been used by child molesters to
exchange illegal images of children. It’s also possible that these
services could invade your privacy and slow down your Internet access.
The whole concept behind P2P file-sharing systems is that users who
download files are encouraged to upload them as well. Many of these
services, by default, will turn your PC into a server that shares your
files. That can place you in legal jeopardy, and it could also make it
possible for others to gain access to information on your computer
including personal photographs, videos, sound files, and other
documents. What’s more it can also cause problems for other computers if
you’re on a business, home, or school network. Another problem with
file-sharing services is that the software used to access them can
sometimes come with some unwelcome extra “features” such as “spy ware”
programs that can invade your privacy and display unwelcome advertising.
If you do use a file-sharing service, be very careful about what
“permissions” you give it when you set it up. Avoid sharing your own
files and decline any offers to install extra software. Even then, there
is no guarantee that you might not experience problems as a result of
having the software on your computer.
Newsgroups, sometimes called bulletin boards or forums, are places where
you can read and post messages or download or upload files. Unlike
chatrooms, newsgroups are not live or “real time.” If you post a message
it remains on the newsgroup for people to look at later. Newsgroups can
also be used to post files including computer programs, illustrations,
pictures, and stories.
Did You Know? There are newsgroups on almost every possible subject,
and they are often used as ways to get questions answered and share
information about hobbies, musical groups, or any other subject of
interest. Unfortunately, newsgroups, like other areas of cyberspace,
have risks.
Caution The biggest risk is that you might post something that
reveals information about yourself. Even if you are responding to a
particular individual’s posting, what you type, in most cases, is
available for anyone to see. So, once again, remember the basic rules
and never reveal identifying information about yourself. In many cases
the mere act of posting something makes your E-mail address public. Even
if you don’t say anything revealing, your address will be available for
people to send you E-mail that could be bothersome, and newsgroups are a
favorite place for people who send out junk mail (“spam”) to gather
addresses. There are newsgroups that contain sexually explicit
illustrations, photographs, and stories. In some cases this material may
be illegal especially if it contains images of people who are younger
than the age of 18 or certain other material that has been defined as
“obscene.” Some of this material can be disturbing and should be
avoided. It is dangerous to post anything in these types of groups
because anything you type reveals your E-mail address that could then
reveal your identity or at least subject you to unwanted E-mail.
Remember, anytime you post to a newsgroup you are broadcasting your
E-mail address, even if you don’t include your actual name. Your parents spent more
than a decade educating you and teaching you about things they know. Now
it’s your turn. Regardless of whether your parents are Internet novices
or technology gurus, there are probably things you know about the
Internet that they don’t. This is a great opportunity for you to show
them what you do online and, perhaps, help them get more out of the
Internet themselves. Hey, it could be the start of a whole new
relationship. The most important thing to remember is that
when you’re online in any kind of a public forum, you’re out in public
and anyone can read whatever you post. You should never post anything on
the Internet that you wouldn’t want known to the public at large. You
should also remember that people you meet in cyberspace might not be who
they seem to be. If you’re in any type of public forum, avoid giving out
your full name, your mailing address, your telephone number, the name of
your school, or any other information that could help someone determine
your actual identity. The same applies to your family and friends. Never
reveal anything about other people that could possibly get them into
trouble. The biggest danger to your safety is if you get together with
someone you “meet” online. Remember, you never know for certain if
people you meet online are who they say they are. If you do feel it’s
appropriate Keep Your Identity Private
If you’re in any type of public forum, avoid giving out your full name,
your mailing address, your telephone number, the name of your school, or
any other information that could help someone determine your actual
identity. The same applies to your family and friends. Never reveal
anything about other people that could possibly get them into trouble.
Never Get Together with Someone You “Meet” Online
The biggest danger to your safety is if you get together with someone
you “meet” online. Remember, you never know for certain if people you
meet online are who they say they are. If you do feel it’s appropriate
to meet with someone, discuss it with your parents and never go to the
meeting by yourself. Arrange to meet in a public place like a coffee
shop or mall that you, not just the other person, are familiar and
comfortable with, and never go alone. The safest procedure is to have
your parents talk with the parents of the other person and for both of
you to bring your parents along on the first meeting. Never Respond To
E-Mail, Chat Comments, Instant Messages Or Other Messages That Are
Hostile, Belligerent, Inappropriate Or In Any Way Make You Feel
Uncomfortable It isn’t your fault if you get a message that is mean or
in any way makes you feel uncomfortable. If you get such a message,
don’t respond. Instead, show it to your parents or a trusted adult to
see if there is anything you can do to make it stop. Sending a response
just encourages the person. Talk with your Parents About Their
Expectations and Ground Rules for Going Online
It’s important that you and your parents are on the same “channel” when
it comes to your online activities. This includes when you can go
online, how long you can stay online, and what activities you can do
online. Communicating with your parents doesn’t mean that you have to
give up your privacy. It just means that you come to an agreement based
on mutual trust and understanding. While you’re at it, perhaps you can
help your parents better understand the Internet, what it can be used
for, and how it is helpful for teens. Talk with your Teens
About What They Can and Cannot Do Online Be reasonable and set
reasonable expectations. Try to understand their needs, interests, and
curiosity. Remember what it was like when you were their age. Be Open
with Your Teens and Encourage Them to Come to You if They Encounter a
Problem Online If they tell you about someone or something they
encountered, your first response should not be to blame them or take
away their Internet privileges. Work with them to help avoid problems in
the future, and remember – you respond will determine whether they
confide you the next time they encounter a problem and they learn to
deal with problems on their own. Learn Everything You Can About the
Internet Ask your teens to show you what’s cool. Have them show you
great places for teens and fill you in on areas that you might benefit
from as well. Make “surfing the net” a family experience. Use it to plan
a vacation, pick out a movie, or check out other family activities. Make
this one area where you get to be the student and your child gets to be
the teacher. Check Out Blocking, Filtering and Ratings Applications
As you may know, there are now services that rate web sites for content
as well as filtering programs and browsers that empower parents to block
the types of sites they consider to be inappropriate. These programs
work in different ways. Some block sites known to contain objectionable
material. Some prevent users from entering certain types of information
such as their name and address. Other programs keep your children away
from chatrooms or restrict their ability to send or read E-mail.
Generally these programs can be configured by the parent to only block
the types of sites that the parent considers to be objectionable.
Whether or not it is appropriate to use one of these programs is a
personal decision. If you do use such a program, you’ll probably need to
explain to your teen why you feel it is necessary. You should also be
careful to choose a program with criteria that reflects your family’s
values. Be sure to configure it so that it doesn’t block sites that you
want your teen to be able to visit. It is important to realize that
filtering programs cannot protect your child from all dangers in
cyberspace. To begin with, no program can possibly block out every
inappropriate site. What’s more, it’s possible, in some cases, for the
programs to block sites that are appropriate. If you use a filtering
program, you should re-evaluate it periodically to make sure it’s
working for your family. Regardless of whether you use a filtering
program, you should still be sure that your teen follows all of the
basic rules listed in this brochure. Filtering programs are not a
substitute for good judgment or critical thinking. With or without
filters, children and their parents need to be “net savvy” and
communicate with each other. About this brochure This brochure was
written by Larry Magid, a syndicated columnist, media commentator, and
host of www.safekids.com and www.safeteens.com. He is also the author of
The Little PC Book (Peach Pit Press, 1993-2000). Teen Safety on the
Information Highway was jointly produced by the National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children and The MASTER Teacher®. The National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children was established in 1984 as a
private, nonprofit organization and serves as a clearinghouse of
information about missing and exploited children per federal statutes 42
USC § 5771 and 42 USC § 5780. A 24-hour, toll-free Hotline and
CyberTipline is available for those who have information about missing
and exploited children at 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678) and
www.cybertipline.com. Founded in 1969,
The MASTER Teacher provides staff development publications, videos,
software, and other motivational resources to help teachers and
administrators work with students to better fulfill the work and mission
of schools. The MASTER Teacher, PO Box 1207, Manhattan, Kansas
66505-1207, can be contacted at 1-800-669-9633 or visit their web site
at www.masterteacher.com.
This brochure is funded by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The National Center
for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is the national clearinghouse
and resource center funded under Cooperative Agreement #98-MC-CX-K002
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