NetSmartz

NetSmartz teaches children to become more aware of potential online risks & empowers them to make safer choices. A program of @NCMEC #SafeChildhood

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

The back-to-school checklist is almost complete.
Don't forget online safety.

NCMEC's free resources can help families, caregivers, and educators prepare children for a safer school year online. Get started: https://t.co/y1LFm4zNvV

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

See cyberbullying? Don’t add to it.
Help kids understand that liking, sharing, or commenting on hurtful content can cause more harm.

Talk about ways they can support others and help stop cyberbullying: https://t.co/i7eE0mEIl5

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Cyberbullying can follow kids beyond the school day.

Know the signs and help kids know what to do if they experience or witness it.

Get more tips: https://t.co/i7eE0mEIl5

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Kids should know what concerning online behavior can look like and what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

Talk about when to block, report, and ask a trusted adult for help. Concerns involving suspected child sexual exploitation can also be reported to NCMEC’s CyberTipline at https://t.co/o0UNwYqTUJ.

[SPEEDruun @CMYKare]

As someone whos gen z, its insulting to know that most of us don't remember to use our netsmartz smh

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

@CMYKare The Virus rap! Nice throwback

[Westlake Police Department (Ohio) @WestlakePolice]

Now that School is in full swing it is a great time to talk about online safety for kids. Resources for parents, educators and communities can be found here: https://t.co/YDWk4fj41o

[U.S. Attorney NDOK @USAO_NDOK]

Week ten of NDOK's NetSmartz® Online Safety Education features: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚

The link below takes you to a discussion guide that includes a video discussing teens sharing photos with someone and the potential consequences.

https://t.co/HkkpbrhqYL

@NCMEC

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Heading out for Labor Day weekend?
Whether you’re traveling, spending time outdoors or enjoying the last days of summer, take a minute to review NCMEC’s "Going Out" checklist.

Help keep the children in your life safer: https://t.co/DNanuQLc7b

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

He thought he was talking to a girl his age.
He wasn’t...
NO ESCAPE ROOM shows how fast things can spiral when you trust the wrong person online. Watch the story unfold: https://t.co/UEeGZgXfjX

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Celebrate 25 years of NetSmartz with Clicky's song about to and from school safety! It's "Way 2 Go!"

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Does your child know what to do if a stranger sends them a private message on social media?

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

What’s one social media rule your family has?

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Follow or unfollow? Sometimes it’s worth taking a second look.

Encourage kids and teens to think about who they connect with, what they share, and how those interactions make them feel.

Get more tips for navigating social media safely:
https://t.co/AR9yOSyGW9

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

“Deepfake” isn’t the full story.
When AI is used to create fake sexualized images of children, it’s digital forgery, and it’s never victimless.

Learn more in NCMEC’s Internet Safety & GAI Presentation for Parents: https://t.co/CFxA4BGYNS

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

That’s NOT me!
When Clicky & Nettie uncover AI-made fakes in Falsizone, they team up with Gig to stop it! Can they patch things up before it’s too late?

Watch the full video at https://t.co/zJRL1qS6kf

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Hey, educators!
Looking for engaging ways to teach online safety and digital citizenship?

We’ve got you covered with FREE K–12 resources from NetSmartz, designed to spark discussion and help students build online safety skills.

Resources are available in English and Spanish!
Explore the resources: https://t.co/PklEQzPsZO

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Normalize asking your child:
• Who are you talking to online?
• Do you know them in real life?
• Has anyone made you uncomfortable?

What question would you add?

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Add kindness to the back-to-school checklist.

Help kids think about the role they play in creating safer, more positive online spaces.

Get more tips at https://t.co/WHRZBLmyFe.

[NetSmartz @NetSmartz]

Happy #NationalDogDay!
From four-legged friends to our favorite robotic pup, we’re celebrating all the canine friends who help make a difference!

Router and his NetSmartz friends help kids learn how to stay safer online through adventures in “Into the Cloud.”

Watch and explore more online safety resources at https://t.co/cXoDwML4of.