Click Here To Order Social Networking Sites and Safety A Guide For School Administrators Sgt Corey F MacDonald Esq. Portsmouth NH Police Dept Prosecuting Attorney for City of Portsmouth     Table of Contents 1.      Introduction to the attractions to Social Networking What is the draw for youth to MySpace and other similar sites? A false perception of anonymity A chance to portray an image Who am I? A chance to meet like-minded people Sports, music, hobbies, cliques, trends, etc. Little to no supervision The perception that parents, teachers and law enforcement are in the dark on Myspace and other social networking sites. Teen Image Young adults can project either their real image or the image of who they wish they were. The shy student in the corner can now communicate her hopes, dreams and wishes without saying a word. Never before has there been a tool where students can get so much information across in so quick a fashion. What is MySpace An online social network used by more then 180 million users, members must be 14 to join. Free to join, no credit cards, or other verifying tools are used. MySpace started 3 years ago by Tom Anderson, and it makes money through Ads The new "Hour long phone call" Review of Recent News 2.      Why Educators should care: A false perception of anonymity Bullying: Students target other students on-line Students take shelter behind the idea that no one is checking their activity. Added tools, i.e.  picture modification. A wider audience, and a longer drawn out effect. Case study: "I hate Joe Smith." Admissions and evidence of Youth at Risk On line predators - 1 in 5 kids are approached by a predator (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) - talk to your students No expectation of privacy, Good information is available for you access. A chance to be proactive in getting to know your students challenges. Ability to "size up" students Topics to help establish rapport 3.      Overview of: MySpace, Facebook, Gizmo... Child Abduction Murder Study discusses the focus of Stranger/Danger program is for Kindergarten to 3rd graders Homicide rates highest children 0-4 and 13-17 Years of Age 4.      Working with a Law Enforcement: A Resource For You Preserving a page Printing a page Search warrants Subpoena's IP Logs Using this information 5.      Emergency Disclosures MySpace is permitted to disclose info. Must believe in good faith that an emergency exists 6.      Best Practices Where to put your computer Trust Building: Password Privacy School Policy - discuss in classroom Who do you add as a friend? Who don't you add as a friend? Is it safe to meet up? Report Bullying / harassment 7.      Communication   Click Here To Order

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