NetSmartz Workshop

Parental involvement is critical when it comes to helping children game more safely. Take an active interest in the games that your child
plays and wants to buy; that means doing a little research on the game’s rating, game-play style, content and age-appropriateness.

More tips:https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/gaming-safely.pdf

In a recent interview, Roblox Co-Founder and CEO Dave Baszucki insisted that the company is vigilant in protecting it's users and said, "If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox."

THE WAIT IS OVER! WATCH Into the Cloud™: “Gotcha”!

Clicky & Jacob track down the Webville Outlaws, but not everything online is what it seems… See how they take action with the CyberTipline!

Each year, the Great Clicky rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere.

It’s that spooky time of year again – Halloween is creeping up! The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has the essential tips to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe this season. Don’t let the tricks catch you off guard!

Read more on how to ensure a safe and fun : https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/halloween-safety-tips-beware-of-the-tricks?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=halloween-2024

As the new school year begins, don’t forget to make online safety a top priority!

Ready to start the conversation? Check out our latest blog for tips on how to keep your kids safe this school year: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/back-to-school-back-to-safety-ncmecs-top-tips

When it comes to Digital Parenting, the greatest tools are trust and communication.

Get to know your child’s online habits and encourage open dialogue. Watch Into the Cloud™ with your children and discuss each episode together! https://netsmartzkids.org/into-the-cloud

NCMEC is excited to team up with Adobe once again at Comic Con! Discover how creative tools can make a difference in protecting children.

Stop by our booth, #4313 to meet us and learn about our mission to ensure every child has a safe childhood.

Are you involved in your child’s online life?
Role play real-life examples about some of the online risks and allow them to come up with their own solutions.

Tips on starting the conversation: https://ncmec.org/netsmartz

New Partnership!
In an effort to keep your children safe, the Calera Police Department’s CASE program is partnering with NCMEC to enhance online safety education.

The partnership will allow the CASE program to better support victims & survivors.

Calera CASE program announces partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Officers said this community education partnership will enable school resource officers to better educate children and parents about online safety and victim support.