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This fact sheet contains information for parents about 'spam', or unsolicited commercial (or bulk) email. It describes spam and how spammers get email addresses, the dangers for children, and offers tips for dealing with and avoiding spam

This article features information on the unique risks that children face online as well as simple steps that parents can take to keep their children safe.

This fact sheet provides 10 tips to increase online safety.

This document offers tips to parents on how they can talk to their children about social networking sites and using these sites safely.

This resource guide for parents contains tips on how to talk to your children about online safety, information about kid-friendly search engines and family-friendly sites, and information about the tech tools that are available to help keep children safe online.

This article explains how as the internet grows and becomes more accessible, the dangers that come with grow as well. This creates a need for communities to develop appropriate responses to keep children and teens safe online.

This brochure is geared towards parents and offers information on the benefits and risks of being online and tips on how they can reduce those risks and keep their children safe online.

This resource not only provides tips for parents but also lists safety tips for children as well.

The fact sheet also offers a checklist of things to consider as well as websites for further information.

This article offers safety tips for those using social networking sites. Information about social networking sites, the security risks involved with these sites and ways that users can protect themselves are covered in this resource.

This article offers information on the dangers associated with tools that allow real-time communication.& It also provides tips on how to use these tools safely.

This article describes what social engineering and phishing attacks are and provides tips on how to avoid being a victim and what to do if you are a victim of these attacks.

"This report provides an overview of promising violence prevention initiatives across the nation, with special focus on the primary prevention of violence affecting youth and adult intimate partner violence. Specific attention is given to initiatives directed at particularly vulnerable populations, including racial/ethnic groups, immigrants, low-income populations, girls and women, and others.

For more information on Technology Safety and Violence Against Women, please contact Safety Net: the National Safe & Strategic Technology Project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund.

This article describes several tactics employed by abusers to track victims using technology. 'Technology may be ushering in a golden age of stalking, in which predators use GPS, cellphones and other devices to track and terrorize.'

This article describes efforts to use technology to assist victims of domestic violence through online protection order forms, electronic filing, statewide registries, automated victim notification programs, and other applications. Includes many resources.

This tip sheet includes steps to take to guard personal information from appearing in directory listings and public records. Includes a detailed listing of data vendors with complete contact information for each.

Discusses the privacy implications of making public records containing personal information available on the Internet. Lists 9 negative consequences and offers 11 recommendations for safeguarding personal privacy while upholding public policy requirements.

This paper examines the laws, policies and procedures surrounding technological crimes; addresses the lack of technology crime victims' services; and recommends the creation of reporting, referral and support service for victims of Internet crimes.

This article contains an overview of cyberstalking and offers tips for those who have been victimized.

This paper examines cyberstalking as an example of a crime that is simultaneously both amenable to, and resistant of, traditional forms of legislation, depending upon the way in which the possibilities of the Internet are exploited.

Reviews state statutes and laws regarding the use of stalking technology including recent court decisions. Includes laws on 'electronic communications,' 'electronic conduct,' and 'posting electronic messages.'

This article identifies six characteristics that shape the unique context of Internet communication: cue restriction, anonymity, confidentiality and privacy, lack of geographical boundaries, professional competency, and client competency.

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The Code establishes principles that define ethical behavior and best practices for ACA members. Section A.12. offers guidelines for the use of technology applications in counseling work re: benefits, limitations, access, informed consent, and web sites.