Chat Safe
The World Wide Web is a wonderful place full of information, entertainment and a new way of making friends. The Internet has opened up a whole new world in cyber space, where you can communicate with people you may never meet face to face. From an early age we are taught about the potential dangers posed by some strangers and ways to avoid getting into harmful situations. Unfortunately many children and teenagers do not use the same caution when using the Internet.
Chat Safe is a joint initiative between Thames Valley Police and the Royal Air Force. The two forces have worked together to provide an information package about using chat rooms. The package includes a video starring Carol Vorderman, lesson plans for teachers, a leaflet, poster and mouse mat.
6 Point Plan to Stay Safe:
- Don't give out personal details, photographs, or any other information that could be used to identify you, such as information about your family, where you live or the school you go to.
- Don't take other people at face value - they may not be what they seem.
- Never arrange to meet someone you've only ever previously met on the Internet without first telling your parents, getting their permission and taking a responsible adult with you. The first meeting should always be in a public place.
- Always stay in public areas of chatrooms where there are other people around.
- Don't open an attachment or download files unless you know and trust the person who has sent it.
- Never respond directly to anything you find disturbing - save or print it, log off and tell an adult.
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