August 8, 2006
Technology News: Must Read
Online Predator Studies Offer Good News, Bad News

Two new surveys suggest that young Internet users are still at risk of exposure to Internet predators. Though incidences of solicitation are on the decline, according to one of the studies, youngsters are experiencing more exposure to unwanted pornography and online harassment.

August, 9, 2006
University of New Hampshire
Youth Online Exposed to More Porn but Fewer Sexual Solicitations

A new national survey of online youth has both bad news and good news for those concerned about Internet safety. The bad news: increasing exposure to unwanted pornography and online harassment and cyber-bullying. The good news: less sexual solicitation .These results are reported in a study conducted by University of New Hampshire researchers for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The survey compared youth experiences in 1999-2000 with those in 2005.

July 29, 2006
The Age
Guards for the Cyber Playground

The Federal Government is trying to minimise the risks associated with internet surfing and announced last month that it will spend $93 million on providing free content filtering software to families. Another $16 million will be spent on awareness campaigns.

July 25, 2006
Heredforshire UK 24dash.com
Schools Minister Issues Warning to Stamp out 'Cyberbullying'

The Government is aiming to get tough on "cyberbullying", with new guidelines to support schools in tackling the problem and force bullies' mothers and fathers to attend parenting classes. The move came as research showed up to one in five children had been bullied via their mobile phone or through the internet.