Guides & Tutorials

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• “Internet Safety for Teens” by the Annie E. Casey Foundation
  Covers critical topics: strong passwords, privacy settings, avoiding scams, spotting cyberbullying, and discussions around sexting 

• Essential Tips For Teen Social Media Safety

• Cyber Savvy: A Teen's Guide to Navigating Online Spaces Safely

• Staying safe from online predators

• “Common Online Scams Targeting Teens” (Mobicip blog)
  Breaks down common schemes—fake influencers, phishing, counterfeit stores—and gives actionable advice

• TechAndTeens: “Protecting Teens Online”
  Explores cyberbullying, privacy invasion, grooming, and scams—plus tips for parents and caregivers

• Scams are targeting teenagers. Here’s how to keep your kids safe.

• How You Can Help Your Kids Stay Safe Online This Summer

• ShieldUp!: Inoculating Users Against Online Scams Using A Game Based Intervention

 

Organizational & Parental-Focused Resources

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• DHS “Know2Protect” campaign
  Offers tip PDFs like "Top 10 Tips2Protect": include setting privacy, talking about sexting, grooming, reporting suspicious online behavior .

• StopBullying.gov – Digital Awareness for Parents
  Tools for supervising teens’ online habits, checking privacy settings, monitoring for cyberbullying, and ongoing open communication 

• ‘Devastating’: AI is set to take a dark turn for Australian kids

• National Cybersecurity Alliance – Cyberbullying Tips
  Advises teens on avoiding escalation, documenting incidents, blocking/reporting, and knowing when to involve authorities 

• TEEN TALK: Ensuring Online Safety for Teens

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• How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You

 

Specialized Programs & Tools

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• Child Rescue Coalition – “Teen Talk: Ensuring Online Safety”
  Addresses sexting, grooming behaviors, personal info safety, and provides a free e‑book "C.R.A.M." for device safety childrescuecoalition.org.

• NetSmartz (via GCFGlobal)
  Provides educational content and videos for teens covering predator safety, flattery tactics, avoiding personal info sharing, and refusing offline meets edu.gcfglobal.org.

 

Digital Tools & Platforms

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• Parental control apps: Google Family Link, Bark, Qustodio—manage app access, set time limits, and monitor online behavior classactionu.org.

• Support networks: Cybersmile Foundation (Palo Alto/SF), Crisis Text Line, StopBullying.gov—offer help when teens experience abuse or harassment

• Social Media Safety for Teens: A Guide to Protecting Teens Online

 

Peer Tips & Real-World Advice

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From a Reddit discussion on teen safety:

“Privacy Settings are Your Friend.”
Use them to manage who sees your content—once posted, it’s hard to take back 

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And advice on handling harassment:

“Document everything… Save screenshots… don’t respond—don’t feed the trolls.” reddit.com

 

Build a Digital Safety Plan

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1. Educate - Share Annie E. Casey and DHS tips on passwords, scams, and privacy.

2. Set Up Tools - Install controls like Family Link/Bark and guide teens through settings.

3. Role‑Play Scenarios - Practice identifying grooming signs, phishing messages, and responding calmly.

4. Monitor & Communicate - Keep an open dialogue; encourage sharing uncomfortable experiences.

5. Activate Support - Use resources like Cybersmile and Crisis Text Line when needed.