FAQ Government Officials

When seeking solutions for addressing the Internet crimes occurring in your jurisdiction, education is a necessary complement to prosecution. As you well know, for every arrest made of an Internet predator, many more remain to continue victimizing kids and teens. Educating parents, kids, and teens can not only protect them from victimization, but assist law enforcement in identifying Internet predators.

Government officials can inform their constituents about the NetSmartz Workshop by adding a link to the NetSmartz Workshop on their web page. One of the best ways to ensure kids and teens are educated about Internet dangers is to integrate NetSmartz materials into school curriculum. Missouri, New Hampshire, and Utah have all partnered with NetSmartz to roll-out NetSmartz in their schools statewide. Visit the law enforcement and educators sections to get ideas about how you can create a balanced approach toward Internet safety in your community, city, state, or region.

The NetSmartz Workshop publishes a brochure titled NetSmartz Workshop…Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet. It can be ordered by visiting the resources section or calling 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).