The Blackstone-Millville Regional School District recognizes the importance of on-line and media technology in the lives of our students. We also recognize the dangers that are inherent in some of this activity. Below are resources that we have found helpful.

Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Important links about Social Interaction Online, Keeping Young People Safe, Cyber Crimes, Cyberbullying, Blogging, and more….. http://www.mass.gov

The Cyberbullying Research Center, including Fact Sheets for Students, for Parents and for Educators: http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php

Stop Cyberbullying, A program from the Wired Safety Group that defines cyberbullying, explains the specific law, and divides appropriate solutions by age group. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/

Netsmartz. The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. http://netsmartz.org/

SafeKids.com: Your family's guide to making the Internet and Technology fun, safe and productive. http://www.safekids.com/

GetNetWise.org: Information about several on-line risks including Internet safety, spam, security, privacy, adware and spyware tips, and risks from hackers and viruses. http://www.getnetwise.org/

National Crime Prevention Counsel: A public advertising campaign aimed at preventing cyberbullying. http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying/

KidsHealth provides important nformation on cyberbullying for parents, kids and teens. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/cyberbullying.html

Google: Tips and advice for keeping your family safe online. http://www.google.com/goodtoknow/familysafety/

Enough is Enough: Internet Safety 101. http://www.internetsafety101.org/cyberbullyingstatistics.htm