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Presentations, Videos & Case Stories

As a NYS Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force partner agency, the NYS DCJS Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse (MECC) offers programs about online safety to students, parents, faculty and civic groups. The programs (PowerPoint® with embedded video clips) include the following:

"Internet Safety for Middle and High School Students" features discussion about long-term and emerging online issues and advice about how to avoid becoming a victim. Making informed decisions, limiting risks and consequences is emphasized throughout the program. Issues discussed include: cyber bullying, "sexting," techniques used by online predators, disclosure of too much personal information and alternatives to running away. Discussion about actual cases and videos of children talking about experiences are used to compliment instruction. In addition to basic safety guidelines, information about Facebook privacy settings and use of strong passwords is also included. The program is about 40 minutes in length.

"Internet Safety – A Parent's Guide to the Internet" and "Internet Safety – A Teacher's Guide to the Internet" address long-term and emerging dangers that put children at risk every time they go online. These include: online enticement, access by children to pornography, child pornography, "sexting" and cyber bullying. Other issues discussed include: instant messaging, blogs and social networking sites (i.e., Facebook.com) and "Chatroulette." Safety tips and rules are offered, as well as a demonstration on setting parental controls. The educator's version includes tips and resources for teachers, including information on acceptable use policies and guidelines for administrators. The presentations are about 60 minutes in length and are followed by a question and answer session.

For more information, contact the Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543 or via email at missingchildren@dcjs.ny.gov. Click the tab below titled "Request a Presentation" to request a presentation.

Internet Safety - Presentations and Resources

"Internet Safety - A Parent's Guide to the Internet "

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PowerPoint Presentation - This presentation explains the potential perils of web surfing, instant messaging and other modern communications tools used by teenagers, outlines the danger signs parents should be on the alert for, and reviews the steps they can take to safeguard their children. This presentation is available below as a recorded live session, as a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, and in printable PDF format:

Internet Safety - A Parent's Guide to the Internet (PowerPoint 58 pages, 10.6MB)

Internet Safety - A Parent's Guide to the Internet (pdf 58 pages, 6.4 MB)

Note: When this presentation is given live, it includes the videos listed below (the slide number is at the left of each link). These videos are not embedded in the downloadable PowerPoint presentation, but can be viewed independently here. Captioned [captioned] versions are also available - see captioning requirements.

  1. Tracking Theresa [5:08] - [captioned]
  2. Online Sexual Predators: Adults Targeting Children (Dateline, Ann Curry) [4:08] - [captioned]
  3. Future Consequences [0:30] - [captioned]
  4. Chat Roulette [5:47] - [captioned]
  5. Dr. Sharon [1:47] - [captioned]
  6. Ryan Halligan's Story [2:05] - [captioned]
  7. Ryan Halligan's father speaks with teens [4:57] - [captioned]
  8. My BFF Jill [0:20] - Acronynms and Text Shortcuts - [captioned]

"Internet Safety - For Middle and High School"

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Internet Safety - For Middle and High School (PowerPoint 38 pgs, 10.5MB)

Internet Safety - For Middle and High School (PDF 38 pages, 3.4 MB)

Note: When this presentation is given live, it includes the videos listed below (the slide number is at the left of each link). These videos are not embedded in the downloadable PowerPoint presentation, but can be viewed independently here. Captioned [captioned] versions are also available - see captioning requirements.

  1. Tracking Theresa [5:00] - [captioned]
  2. Amy [4:00] - [captioned]
  3. Survivor Diaries [2:44] - [captioned]
  4. Future Consequences [0:30] - [captioned]
  5. Will sexting make someone like you more [0:42] - [captioned]
  6. Rachel's sext [0:31] - [captioned]
  7. Tattoo [0:36] - [captioned]
  8. Broken Friendships [1:45] - [captioned]

Request a Presentation for your school or organization:

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You may use the Internet Safety Presentation Request Form (PDF*) to request a presentation by a DCJS staff member.

Instructions for submitting the form: Acrobat (PDF) Writable Forms

If you want to keep a copy for yourself: Choose File->Save As.. from the PDF window before submitting.

After completing the form:

If you use a desktop email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird:

  1. Click the "Submit by E-mail" button
  2. This should open your default email program. All necessary fields should be pre-filled and the form pre-attached.
  3. Click Send

If you use web-based email services such as Gmail or Hotmail:

  1. Save the completed form to your PC
  2. Manually attach the form in an email to: missingchildren@dcjs.ny.gov

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