Cyber Predator Definition 

 A Cyber predator uses the Internet to hunt for victims to take
 advantage of ANY way,including sexually,emotionally, 
psychologically or financially. Cyber predators know how to manipulate children, 
creating trust and friendship where none should exist.




Did you know?

• 73% of children who have offline sexual encounters with offenders do so more than once.
• Online predators tend to fall between the ages of 18 & 55. Their targets tend to be between the ages of 11 & 15.
• Teens are willing to meet with strangers: 16% of teens considered meeting someone they've only talked to online and 8% have actually met someone they only knew online.

 

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Safety and Legal Issues with Cyber Predators 

Although the Internet has become a place for research and scholastic
 engagement for many students, it a has also significantly increased the 
risk at which students can become victims. It has expanded the opportunities
 that predators have to meet victims while decreasing detection. The Internet
 provides access to many social networks for students, which can be 
dangerous due to the anonymity of the Internet; this anonymity allows
 for predators to easily target some individuals, especially young
 teens or children. Because of this increased cyber danger, it is
 very important for students to approach the web in a cautious manner.   

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Tips for Students on the Internet

• There should be precautions taken when you engage in any social network
• Do not only look out for a certain stereotype of a dangerous person, but certain types of odd behavior        
• Never tell anyone personal information about you or your family; privacy is something that is very important (especially on the Internet)

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Tips for Educators

• Use headline news events to generate discussion within the classroom with your students 
• Remind your students to think twice before sharing any personal information 
• Encourage your schools to add a small cyber
  

Tips for Parents 

• Take an interest in your child's online activities and know with whom he or she is communicating with
• Teach your child not to reveal personal information 
• Look for the warning signs of exploitation in your children (spends an excessive amount of time on the computer, becomes angry when he or she cannot get on the computer, etc.)
• Watch the video below to get more tips on what you can do to prevent your child becoming a victim of cyber predators
  

Resources

http://www.myctap.org/

http://www.ctap8.org/cybersafety/html/predators.php

http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories

http://www.youtube.com/user/NLCrimestoppers