Alberta has a number of age-appropriate resources available to help children, youth, and families use the Internet safely, and educate them about the dangers they may face online:

• www.weron2u.ca is a hard-hitting peer-to-peer website for teens that includes information on predator tactics, real-life stories, and tips on how teens can keep themselves safe.

• www.badguypatrol.ca is an interactive website for children aged five to 10. The site teaches kids critical Internet safety skills through a series of fun games. A cast of animal friends teaches the importance of protecting personal information and that people they meet online may not always be who they say they are. A section for adults provides additional tips on how to keep kids safe.

• www.child.alberta.ca includes information for families on staying safe online, including a family contract that defines clear guidelines for Internet use and encourages discussions on Internet safety and establishing boundaries for safe use.

Since their launch in 2006, the Bad Guy Patrol and Weron2u websites have received a combined total of more than one million visits. International Safer Internet Day takes place each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology, especially among children and youth.