The Internet is a wonderful tool which puts the world and all its information at our fingertips. Much of this information has been available for a long time through public library access or other means. Indeed, many of these sites have been in operation for a number of years. However, this ease of access is paving the way for massive growth in Internet-based crime such as identity theft and predators. However, most of these sites also provide an opt-out feature for you to remove or manage what information is available, though it may take some clicking around to locate it. The Kentucky Center for School Safety has compiled information on a number of them and provides a Protecting Your Personal Information: Opt Out procedures flier.
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i-SAFE  provides information to educate students on how to avoid dangerous, inappropriate, or unlawful online behavior.  It is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet experiences safe and responsible.  i-SAFE accomplishes this through dynamic K-12 curriculum and community outreach programs to parents, law enforcement, and community leader. The iSafe training schedules in Kentucky or to schedule a local training link to the KCSS iSafe page. (iSAFE Inc.)

NEW! Internet Safety Education for Students and Parents The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office is committed to working with students and parents in Kentucky to educate them about possible dangers that may result from being online, such as internet sex predators, cyberbullying and harassment, embarrassment and lost opportunities because of online postings, and identity theft.  The Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection has developed presentations for middle and high school students and parents. Contact:  Debbie Gilbert, Administrative Specialist,1024 Capital Center Drive, Frankfort, KY 40605,  Phone 502-696 5385 debbie.gilbert@ag.ky.gov (iSafe)

iKeepSafe offers tips for children and parents with fun characters that teach essential rules.  Also, learn the essentials of protecting your teens and "tweens" online. A FREE tutorial covers social networking (i.e. MySpace,) cyber-bullying, online harassment and more… (iKeepSafe)

INTERNET SAFETY QUIZ. provides ten questions that have to do with safety on the Internet. If you are using the Internet for research, for social ...  (Acrobat PDF Kentucky Center for School Safety)