Friends and Favourite Links

• Be Web Aware
  Be Web Aware is a public education program on Internet safety. The objective of everyone involved in this project is to ensure young people benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities. CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• Children's Technology Workshop
  A global company focused on the development and delivery of hands-on, applied-technology curriculum for kids. CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• Cyber Angels
  A site from those Red Beret folks made famous for patroling the streets of New York to help prevent crime. Great advice and services for families, educators and law enforcement.
  
  
• Ed Select
  A directory of great web sites for kids with resouces and information on all kinds of topics. Chosen by a librarian! CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• FBI Kids Safety Tips
  Yes, That FBI. Online safety tips from the real pros. Use the links to go back and take the whole tour for a good look at the entire law enforcement agecny.
  
  
• FEMA for Kids
  Tips from the Federal Emergecny Management Agency
  
  
• Get Net Wise
  Stay "one-click" ahead. Created by Internet industry and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe and rewarding online experiences.
  
  
• Kids Space at the IPL
  The University of Michigan's Internet Public Library has a great kid's resource section on safety and online security.
  
  
• Kinsa
  KINSA, the Kds’ Internet Safety Association was established as a proactive response to the negative aspects of the Internet that harm young people. While addressing this grave social problem, KINSA also acknowledges and celebrates the positive, creative and inspiring ways children and youth are using the Internet.
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• Luciboo Kid's Portal
  A secure portal for kids that only allows them to access spproved sites and site parents add. Developed by the folks at Children's Technology Workshop. CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• Media Awareness Network
  Resources and support for everyone interested in media and information literacy for young people. This site has seperate sections for for parents and teachers and has a helpful blog. CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• Porject Safe Childhood
  An initiative of the US Department of Justice. Lots of resources and information aimed at protecting kids online.
  
  
• Safe Kids
  A family guide to making the Internet and technology fun, safe and productive.
  
  
• The Safe Side
  Fun safety program created by Julie Clark, founder of Baby Einstien and John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted.
  
  
• Think U Know
  An initiative of the British government, this is a great site that covers a range of topics about being safe online with areas for kids, parents and teachers. UK SITE
  
  
• VPL Youth Department
  Vancouver Public Library's Kid's section has lots of links to kid friendly sites and resources. CANADIAN SITE
  
  
• Wired Kids
  Dedicated to protecting all Internet users, especially children, from cybercrime and abuse. Operates several programs and sites to help everyone learn how to protect their privacy and security online and to teach responsible Internet use.
  
  
• Yo Kids Yo
  A secure site for kids to exchange email, IM, play games and get homework help. Only parent approved firends can be contacted.