According to the RCMP, safety on the internet means being aware of:

• hackers and malicious logic (Viruses, Trojan horses, worms)
• Offensive and inappropriate material
• Traditional offences (fraud, threat, harassment, etc.)
• Unsolicited e-mails and the protection of privacy (spam, spyware, etc.)
• Risks to children

A recent CBC News Indepth report stated that "Canada is one of the world's top internet nations with millions of people of all ages going online every day. That makes young Canadians a prime target for 'cyber-stalkers,' who are just waiting to feed off the insecurities of children and ultimately lure them away from the safety of their computers, and their homes."

A number of new web resources have been created in the last little while to help to empower children and reduce their risk of victimization. For your convenience and to better understand this issue, we have compiled links to articles, websites and documents listed below. 

Additional links to websites and resources may be found on ACJNet under the keywords “Internet Security” and “Bullying".