ABC OF ONLINE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
C = CONFUSED
If something makes you feel confused or seems weird, call a trusted adult for help.#IDG#MyVoiceOurFuture
ABC OF ONLINE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
"A" = ASK
Ask a trusted adult if there is anything you see or read online that you don't understand.
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TEENAGERS GUIDE TO ONLINE SAFETY
TIP # 5 - TALK TO A TRUSTED ADULT
If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, or if you are uncertain what to do next, consult an adult that you trust and would understand, no matter how weird it gets.
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TEENAGERS GUIDE TO ONLINE SAFETY
TIP #4 - BE CAREFUL WHO YOU CHAT WITH ONLINE
People aren't always who they appear to be online. Some people pretend to be someone else to get your attention.
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TEENAGERS GUIDE TO ONLINE SAFETY
TIP #3 - PRACTICE SAFE BROWSING
Same way that you avoid dangerous neighborhoods, avoid visiting unknown websites or interacting with strangers' profiles.
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TEENAGERS GUIDE TO ONLINE SAFETY
TIP #1 - GO OVER YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA SETTINGS
You can take charge of your own safety on various social media platforms by adjusting your privacy settings. If you need help, ask a trusted adult how to do it.
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Join us for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25th to December 10th.
We'll be posting daily on our social media about the ways that gender-based violence manifests and how we can take action against it and #EndGBV.
#16days.
TIP #4 - KNOW WHAT RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
- Spending more time online
- Secretive about their online activities
- Unexplained possessions of value
- Unexplained change of behaviour
- Multiple social media accounts
- Receiving excessive messages
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TIP #3 - WATCH OUT FOR RED FLAGS
Parents should always be on the lookout for any red flags that their children are experiencing online abuse or exploitation.
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TIP #2 - TALK ABOUT ONLINE SAFETY
Encourage your children to talk to you about their online activities. Involve your children in setting the rules for gadget and internet use.
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In light of International Day of the Girl Child, we will be sharing tips this week on how parents can keep their children safe online!
TIP #1 - BE A TRUSTED ADULT
Be open and approachable. Establish trust and have open communication lines.
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