ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION
The Salamanca City Central School District takes the safety of our students and staff while online very seriously. We currently provide our students with the I-Safe America, Inc., program in grades K through 12. Visit the Useful Links & Resources page to access a variety of websites and resources that will provide guides to remaining safe while using the Internet.
Disclaimer: Links to any of the sites listed here will let you leave the Salamanca City Central School District's web site. The sites listed are not under the control of the District and the District is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The District is providing the links listed to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the District.
Internet Safety Resource Links
I-Safe America, Inc.: the Internet safety curriculum our students are learning.
i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place. Please join us today in the fight to safeguard our children’s online experience.
Instant Messaging (IM) Abbreviations
Understanding online chat acronyms, text messaging and smiley faces.
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/textmessageabbreviations.asp
The Safe Side
For ages 4+, videos and music designed to teach stranger safety and internet safety while empowering and entertaining children. Created by the founder of The Baby Einstein Company, and John Walsh, Host of America’s Most Wanted.
The Parent's Edge
A web site dedicated to giving parents the tools and resources they need to keep their kids safe online.
Stay Safe - Sponsored by Microsoft Corp.
Sponsored by Microsoft Corp., this site is intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
Spam Laws
SpamLaws.com is dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information on issues affecting Internet security. Their team of writers, programmers and designers are committed to ensuring their work is of the highest quality possible.
Federal & State Cyberstalking-Related Laws
This list consists of current and pending (in green) cyberstalking-related United States federal and state laws, as well as those states that do not have laws yet and related laws from other countries
Cyberbullying Resource Links
Find anti-bullying information under the Pupil Services section.
Cyberbullying Research Center
The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. Cyberbullying can be defined as "willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.
Stop Bullying.gov
StopBullying.gov provides information form various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.
Sexual Assault Prevention Resource Links
Find helpline phone numbers under the Guidance & Counseling section.
Community Map for Finding Registered Sex Offenders
Family Watchdog has been in production since August 25, 2005. This website allows you to see where registered sexual offenders live and work around you.
National Sex Offender Registry
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is a multi-function criminal justice support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including collection and analysis of statewide crime data; operation of the DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the state; and administration of the state’s Sex Offender Registry that allows anyone to research the status of an offender.
New York E-Alerts
New York E-Alert now allows you to receive automatic e-mails, text messages or faxes regarding sex offender activity from within a quarter-mile to 25 miles around your neighborhood. This link will take you to the NY Alert system to register.
Megan's Law
Megan's Law was enacted on May 17th, 1996 and mandates that a county be notified of child offenders residing there and residents have access to that information. For more information on the Megan Nicole Kanka foundation, visit www.megannicolekankafoundation.org.
National Alert Registry
Missing & Exploited Children Resource Links
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Lost Child Alert Technology Resource
Government & Law Enforcement Agency Resource Links
Salamanca City Police Department
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department
A law enforcement agency serving all of Cattaraugus County.
N.Y.S. Dept. of Criminal Justice Services
N.Y.S. Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination
Led by William F. Pelgrin and was established in September 2002 by Governor George Pataki to address N.Y.S.'s cyber security issues.
U.S. Dept. of Justice Programs - Amber Alert
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security's mission: to secure the nation from the many types of threats. Areas range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Their duties are wide-ranging, but theirgoal is clear – keeping America safe.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
To report email chain letters, spam, etc. email the United States Postal Inspection Service.