Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard

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Catch Attorney General, Goddard’s remarks in a 30
minute Cox7-Arizona exclusive program about Internet
Safety. Show features will also include, Ivan Johnson,
Cox Communication's, Vice President of Community
Relations and TeleVideo. Mr. Johnson will show
viewers the tools available, to parents, limiting the
amount of information their children can share online.

This locally produced special will be hosted by
television's America's Most Wanted, John Walsh.
We'll show you ways to safeguard your child in the world of
instant and text messaging, social networks, and cyber
bullying. (flyer) (flyer SP)
My Voice. My Choice. Take Charge. Airtimes

Internet Safety School Tour

"Internet Safety " Video
(En español)

(click above to play video)

Cyber Bullying is a major hazard on the Internet. According to Wiredsafety.org, 85% of kids say they have been bullied online, but only 5% say they would tell their parents about the abuse.

Kids no longer need muscles to bully and torment their peers. Some young people use Web sites, cell phones, instant messaging, chat rooms, blogs and other cyberspace options to harass, threaten and ridicule. What may start as a joke, once launched into cyberspace, can be very serious. The impact on the victim can be devastating and even tragic. The bully may have committed a crime, exposed their parents to liability and/or damaged their own prospects for college or a job.

There are many things parents and kids can do to reduce online risks. I have listed some resources, like StopCyberBullying, below that can help protect against cyber bullying and online predators, who are still out there looking to target young people.

Please also visit my MySpace page for updated tips or to ask me a question about Internet safety. I am confident we can make online experiences safer and more productive.

Remember - “Surf Safe, Surf Smart”!

Terry