Parent's Quick Guide to Internet Safety

24-Hour Hotline for Crisis Counseling and Referrals A Parent's Guide Counseling and Therapy to Internet Safety Support Groups Emergency Shelter for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Medical and Legal Advocacy Student Awareness Programs Community Education Programs In-Service Trainings CONTACT US 24-HOUR HOTLINE 888-832-2272 People who are deaf and hard of hearing may use VRS to contact the hotline.  ADMINISTRATIVE & COUNSELING OFFICE Exploring the 724-837-9540 Internet Safely Together FAX: 724-837-3676 WEBSITE WWW.BLACKBURNCENTER.ORG WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BLACKBURNCENTERPA

TEAMWe can promote internet safety with our children by working as a Starting the conversation with our kids can feel overwhelming, Children often use the internet with good intentions in order to but by working together we can set healthy boundaries. play games, do school work, and connect with people they care about. Sometimes though situations will arise when they may TALK about staying safe online see or hear content that is not appropriate. If this occurs: Do they know: Be supportive How to report and block someone? Listen and Stay Calm How to keep information private? Answer their questions EXPLORE their online world together To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Pennsylvania: Ask them questions like: What are your favorite apps? ChildLine Hotline: 800-932-0313 Who do you talk to when you play games? There is support. AGREE about what is okay and what is not 24-HOUR HOTLINE Involve them in the conversation 888-832-2272 Explain your concerns and agree what safety rules may look like in different places such as a friend's home. Call for Resources and Support MANAGE your family's settings and controls regularly People who are deaf and hard of hearing may use VRS to Review your security settings and parental controls. contact the Hotline. Disable GPS location on photos and apps. Interested in learning more?  We provide educational programs at no cost