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Safety…. Sound boring? It’s not!

You’re just surfing the web, meeting up with friends online, what could you possibly need to be safe about? We wish it wasn’t the case, but there are many dangers online that girls like you need to be aware of. In order to have fun, and enjoy the freedom of being creative online, there are few of things you need to know first…

Please read the short list of safety DO’s below. When you have knowledge, you have power. Even though Sweety High does everything it can to keep you safe, it is important that you become part of the solution. When you’re done, take the safety quiz and earn meter points then click to watch Sweety High’s safety PSA videos and earn your coveted Savvy Sweety Badge.

Never share or post your personal information.
Never share your online passwords with anyone except your parents.
Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online.
Talk to your parents about everything you do on the Internet.
Don’t accept bullying from anyone.

Check out the important details below.

Personal Information
Never give out personal information online. Personal information is anything that could be used to identify you or your whereabouts. This includes your phone number, your address or any other information that would allow someone to identify you or find you. Never send personal information to someone you don’t know. Immediately report anyone who asks you to do this. We want you to have fun and connect with friends, but remember, no social site is safe. The best way to stay out of harm’s way is to be smart about what kind of information you post online. And remember, this goes for sharing your friends and family’s information as well.

Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online. If a stranger online asks you to meet them in real life, report it immediately. A stranger online can be just as dangerous as a stranger in the real world. A person online may pretend to be someone they aren’t.

Uploading Photos
Think before you upload a picture. Remember, anything you post online is permanent. Pictures you upload can affect your reputation for the rest of your life. Take a second to imagine all the wonderful things you want for your future: A college scholarship, a great job, proud parents? Now think about the photo you’re planning to upload. Is this a picture you would want your parents or a teacher to see? Don’t upload or post anything you wouldn’t want the world to see! Never send a photo to someone you don’t know. If someone asks you to do this, report it immediately. Lastly, NEVER upload a nude or revealing photo. If someone asks you to do this, or you see pictures like this online, report it right away.

Predators
A predator is anyone who may want to do you harm online. No Internet site is 100% safe from predators, but Sweety High is giving you and your parents this information so we can all work together is keeping our community safe. Never give personal information out to anyone online. Keep your password secret. Never agree to meet or exchange photos with anyone online you don’t know personally. And, finally, immediately report to your parents or Sweety High if ANYONE asks you to give them personal information or to do anything you feel is wrong or threatening.

Cyber-Bullying
Cyber-bullying is when a young person (like you) is intimidated, harassed, humiliated or otherwise victimized by another young person on the Internet. This is an extremely serious problem. Don’t be a cyber-bully and don’t be bullied by anyone! If someone else is doing this to you, tell your parents or a trusted adult and contact the authorities. We have provided you with a special button, called the “Report Abuse” button for you to report any cyber-bullying happening on our site. Please contact us immediately if this is happening to you! When you make a report, your identity is kept secret. And please, only use this button when it is called for.

Below are some forms of cyber-bullying. As you read, ask yourself if you might do some of these things too…

Cyber-snarking is making disrespectful comments about another person, their body, relationships or behavior that are hurtful and can cause a lot of suffering.

Flaming is the posting of hurtful and nasty remarks on someone else's profile page.

Denigration is when someone creates a profile or blog designed to hurt or make fun another person.

Impersonation is when someone else logs onto your account and sends out messages, changes your profile, post pictures, and pretending to be you.

Cyber-stalking and Harassment is when someone sends out, over and over again, hurtful, rude or insulting remarks to you.

If you become a victim of cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, predatorial behavior, or feel threatened in any way, you should:

STOP returning all messages from the person that is harassing you. If someone is being abusive, and you respond to them, it will only prompt the bully to continue because they are getting what they want.

BLOCK that person immediately and delete them from your profile or contact list. If they can’t interact with you online they can’t continue to hurt you.

ROLL to a parent, trusted adult or law enforcement officer and report the incident. Keep a copy of the harassing interactions by saving the comments and emails that will show others what was has been going on.

Then make sure you report any abuse by clicking the Report Abuse

button.

And girls, though you may at times feel you do not know where the cyber-bullying is coming from (because comments etc. seem anonymous), they can be found. The authorities can trace the IP address of the information to locate the offender. And always make sure you report this behavior to your Internet service provider as well.

FYI…
In many states, cyber-stalking is a federal offense that carries with it up to eight years in jail and a $250,000 fine.

Identity theft is a federal crime! The offender can be prosecuted with a C Felony, punishable by 2-8 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Cyber-bullying is taken very seriously by the police and can lead to criminal prosecution.

Distinguish yourself as a leader in cyber-safety by becoming a Savvy Sweety!

Sweety High does a lot to keep you safe but we still need your help…

A Savvy Sweety badge is one of the most exclusive badges a Girl can win on Sweety High. It can be earned by extended participation in our safety program and promoting safety in your online community.
As a Savvy Sweety, you will learn all about the dangers of being online and knows how to handle yourself responsibly. A Savvy Sweety carries the message of safety to all her friends.

To become a Savvy Sweety, you must:

WATCH all the Sweety High safety PSA videos.

As a Savvy Sweety, here are some key guidelines for how to be responsible:

If you, or someone you know, is getting harassed by a bully, stalker, or predator, help them report it. Refuse to allow this behavior to continue.
If you know friends who are cyber-bullying, tell them to stop. If they don’t, report them. You have the power to make a difference.
Share Sweety High's PSA’s on cyber safety with your parent, friends, and teachers.
Raise awareness of cyber safety in your community by having meetings or creating fliers to give to your peers and their parents.

And always remember to…

STOP, BLOCK, AND ROLL

Stop the interaction, Block the person, and Roll to a trusted adult to report the incident.

How to earn more points on your Sweety Meter through safety:

Create your own safety video about cyber-bullying, cyber-snarking and other topics.
Watch all new safety PSA videos and daily safety tips.
Take Savvy Sweety quizzes