Internet Safety

Individuals may find that the Internet provides a vast, inexpensive, and potentially anonymous way to commit unlawful acts (The Electronic Frontier: The Challenge of Unlawful Conduct Involving the Internet, 2000). The Internet can give identity thieves, hackers, and scammers online access to your computer, financial and personal information and more (Stop.Think.Click: 7 Practices for Safer Computing, OnGuard Online, 2007). The Internet also allows predators to target children for criminal acts by eliminating many of the risks associated with making in-person contact (Internet Crimes Against Children, Office for Victims of Crime, 2001).

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace highlights the challenges faced by and the efforts put forth by the government, private sector, and American citizens when working to secure cyberspace (National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2003).

In recognition of National Internet Safety Month (June), NCJRS presents this compilation of resources on the topic. Please select a page from the listing below or from the box at the right (with the Internet Safety heading):

• General Internet Safety
• Internet Safety for Children
• Internet Privacy
• Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking
• Identity Theft