- SafeKids - http://www.safekids.com
Contains information about the dangers of children using the internet. Rules, advice, and tips relating to child security and the web.
- SafeTeens.Com - http://www.safeteens.com/
A guide to teen safety on the Internet.
- Parenthood Web - http://www.parenthoodweb.com/articles/phw557.htm
Child Safety on the Information Superhighway
- Sofweb - http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/takecare.htm
Advice for schools on child safety on the internet, and acceptable use policies.
- Technology Inventory - http://www.research.att.com/projects/tech4kids/
Teaches parents what tools are available for choosing and filtering online content for their children.
- Web Wise Kids - http://www.webwisekids.com/
Teaching children how to make their online experience safe, using an educational CD-Rom game.
- Child Safety on the Information Highway - http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
Put out by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, this document outlines how parents can best protect their children while still allowing them use of the Internet.
- Children's Internet Protection Act - http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106:S.97.IS:
A bill (S.97) before the US Congress (19 January 1999) to require schools to introduce filtering software for school computers.
- GetNetWise.org - http://www.getnetwise.org
A public service brought by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help insure that families have safe, constructive, educational and entertaining online experiences.
- COPA Commission - http://www.copacommission.org
Information and resources about the Child Online Protection Act.
- PsychPage Family Resources - http://www.psychpage.com/family/soft.html
Links to several software products aimed at protecting children online, and blocking objectionable web sites. Includes a few links to larger related sites.
- Family Internet - http://familyinternet.about.com
Resources and tips to keep your family safe. From About.com.
- ProtectKids.org - http://www.protectkids.org/
Provides cases, statistics, and solutions dealing with dangers to children on the Internet.
- Snitch - http://www.hyperdynesoftware.com/
Parental control software that uses smart algorithms to detect and remove obscene images, movies, and inappropriate internet activity.
- CyberCop Guide - http://www.cybercopguide.com
A downloadable ebook about Internet child safety. Written by a police detective, it teaches parents to protect their children from becoming a victim, or from victimizing others while on the Internet.
- Net Family News - http://www.netfamilynews.org
A weekly electronic news service to inform and educate parents, families and caregivers of children who spend time online.
- InSafe - http://www.saferinternet.org/
Frozen site of the European Union's The Safer Internet Exchange project. News, press releases and links concerning Internet safety.
- ChildSafetyExperts - http://www.childsafetyexperts.com/index.shtml
Articles and recommended reading about online safety topics.
- Kidz Privacy - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/
Educates kids, parents, and businesses about the privacy rights of children online. Site provided by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- SoftEyes - http://www.softeyes.com
Monitor and limit computer use by a schedule. See everything, web, e-mail, chat, and instant messages both on and off the Internet.
- SurfBuddies - http://www.surfbuddies.com
Child Safe internet access product designed with total child internet safety in mind.
- Family Guardian - http://www.famguard.net
Provides filtered web access. Client is installed on the user's computer and all traffic is redirected through the FamGuard servers, content is analyzed and filtered or blocked before delivery.
- KinderMail - http://www.kindermail.com
Software solution to protect your child from unsolicited, offensive email.
- Be Safe Online - http://www.BeSafeOnline.org
Internet Safety advice for parents, teachers and responsible adults. Encourages child safety through careful online behaviour.
- CyberAngels - http://www.cyberangels.org/
Comprehensive resource focusing on Safety matters. Offers guidance for parents, and provides information and solutions to common internet safety issues.
- Child Safety-Net - http://surfsafely.com/surfsafety
Promotes "Child Safety-Net" book. Site also has newsletter backissues and links, relating to protection of children online.
- The Police Notebook - http://www.ou.edu/oupd/inetmenu.htm
A law enforcement site promoting safety and crime prevention for kids.
- Internet Filters.net - http://www.internet-filters.net
A list of internet filtering products and comparison data for parents and teachers.
- Child Safety FAQ - http://www.childsafetyfaq.com
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about child safety on the internet.
- Surfing Safely for Children - http://www.surfingsafely.net
Page of hints and tips concerning safe internet usage for children, including pointers for parents.
- NetProtector - http://www.modemlock.com
Hardware solution designed to prevent modem access to the internet when parental supervision is not possible, by means of a key-lockable switch.
- NetSmartz - http://www.netsmartz.org/
Educational resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Discusses various internet safety topics.
- Safe Surfin' Central - http://www.safesurfincentral.com
Site dedicated to educating children of all ages and parents in the processes of safe Internet usage.
- NetSafeKids - http://search.nap.edu/netsafekids
Companion site of The National Academies report, "Youth, Pornography, and the Internet".
- NetAlert - http://www.netalert.net.au/
NetAlert's objective is to promote a safer Internet experience, particularly for young people and their families. An independent community advisory body established in late 1999 by the Australian government.
- WiredKids, Online Safety For Kids and Teens - http://www.wiredkids.org
A variety of online safety information, as well as online & offline projects involving organizations like Disney. Aimed at both adults and children.
- Be Web Aware - http://www.bewebaware.ca/
Tutorial and tips for parents on the benefits and risks of being on the Internet.
- Wise Kids - http://www.wisekids.org.uk/
Works with communities, libraries, youth organisations, local education authorities, schools and businesses throughout Wales and elsewhere, to raise awareness of positive and safe Internet use.
- Childoscope - http://www.childoscope.net/
Organisation promoting integrated European policies on missing and sexually exploited children. An initiative of "Child Focus" (Belgium).
- KidMail - http://www.kidmail.net
Filtered email service, offering graphical mail tools for youngsters. Parents have control over incoming messages, mail from unknown senders can be quarantined.
- Children's Safe Internet - http://childrenssafeinternet.com
Protected internet software for all ages, comprising controlled access browser, safe search engine and game -styled interface. Monthly fee based.
- Kid Smart - http://www.kidsmart.org.uk
Practical online safety advice for teachers and parents, with lesson plans, online activities and resources.
- BytesCanada - http://www.bytescanada.com
Informational site with articles on internet safety, online pornography, child exploitation and miscellaneous related topics.
- Max - http://www.max.com
Provides a service to filter a range of online activities including web, chat, email, instant messaging and file-sharing.
- Operation SafetyNet - http://www.operationsafetynet.org
The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provides information to help protect families from the dangers of Internet child sexual exploitation.
- SaferNet Roadshow - http://www.safernet-roadshow.co.uk
Aims to provide awareness and education through community events in the UK and Europe.
- Children Online - http://www.children-online.org
Offers a variety of presentations and programs for schools, students and parents, on subjects such as online safety issues and solutions, and online harassment. Also offers short safety video excerpts for download.
- KidDefense.org - http://www.KidDefense.org
Police officers providing online safety information for children and parents. Includes details of baiting techniques used by online predators.
- ZKid Network - http://www.zkidnetwork.com/
Offers integrated web suite for children including web browser, talking email and talking chat. Limits browsing access to known "kid safe" sites.
- Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet - http://www.keepyourkidssafe.com
Companion site to the book 'Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet'. Easy-to-understand guide shows parents how to protect their kids from pedophiles, pornography, pop-ups, viruses and spyware.
- Msqf WebGuardian - http://www.msqfproducts.co.uk
Internet chatroom monitoring software, helps to protect your children when chatting with Yahoo, MSN, AOL, ICQ and mIRC.
- Saferinternet - http://www.safer-internet.net
European project aiming to promote safer use of the internet, including resources and activities for parents and kids in a variety of European languages.
- Kid Innovation - http://www.kidinnovation.com
Razzul is a kid-friendly browser, offering access to pre-approved sites and spam-free email. Parents can also review their child's internet usage and communications.
- KidRocket - http://kidrocket.org
Kid-safe web browser works by limiting access to just a small collection of hand-picked educational and fun sites. Simple but effective, offered as freeware.
- ZooBuh - http://www.zoobuh.com
Email service for families, with a range of parental control features.
- FreedomISP Foundation - http://www.freedomispfoundation.org
Child advocacy organization, initiating education programs for parents.
- KidSplorer - http://www.devicode.com/kidsplorer/
Web browser protecting kids by only allowing access to pre-approved sites, offers additional parental control such as scheduled access times.
- CleanMyMailbox - http://www.cleanmymailbox.com/parental.html
Service providing web-based parental control of the email coming into children's mailboxes.
- Kid Safe Mail - http://www.kidsafemail.com
Child safe email experience without spam, pornography or viruses.
- NetIDme - http://www.netidme.com
Online real time personal identification system for use within chat clients or internet chat rooms to protect the identities of children on the internet.
- Safe2Read Supervised Children's Email - http://www.safe2read.com
A parent controlled, supervised kids email service for younger children. Childrens email can be sent using webmail or an email client and parents can manage the supervision from their regular email address or the web.
- Safe Zone Kids - http://www.smartwebbrowser.com
A parent-controlled Internet browser and suite of applications including email and chat. Provides a secure educational environment for children to navigate the Internet.
- Content Purity - http://www.contentpurity.com/scanintro.htm
Free online tool designed to check computer for objectionable content.
- ProtectKids.com - http://www.protectkids.com/
Substantial resource related to making the internet a safer place for children. Contains information, reports, articles, and useful links.
- IM-Age - http://www.im-age.com/
Software for monitoring children's instant messaging usage on services such as Yahoo, AOL and MSN.
- Inspect Your Gadgets - http://www.inspectyourgadgets.com
Workshops, Seminars and Speeches designed to raise the awareness of the dangers to children and families of the Internet and emerging technologies and provide practical home strategies for parents.
- Childrens safety education foundation - http://www.csef.net
Aims to promote and further the personal safety, social, health and citizenship education of children and young people, by providing safety-related educational materials.
- Web2mailjunior - http://www.web2mailjunior.com
Parent controlled email account for children. Remote access for checking that childrens' email remains free of inappropriate images and spam. Can be accessed through standard POP clients, eg. Outlook, Eudora etc.
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