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 Kids may know to run away from a stranger who approaches them, or one who looks suspicious. But they might start up an online conversation with a stranger they’ve never met, and sometimes those strangers work really hard to take advantage of children.
 There are more than 50,000 predators online doing anything to find their next victim. They might try to decode Internet profiles, strike up conversations in chat rooms, or send kids messages through file-sharing programs or online gaming sites.
You can help protect your kids without having to disconnect them from the online world. Don’t make it easy for the predators. Talk to kids about Internet safety and encourage them to share their experiences with you. Help them protect themselves from online predators.
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What is INOBTR?
INOBTR.org has been created to help Missourians find the tools and tips needed to keep you and the ones you care about safe online. INOBTR is working with experts in law enforcement, child services, education and more to help define the risks children face online, while also providing guidance on how to handle these situations.
Click here to go to INOBTR.org |
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It’s not just an online danger
 Your computer and personal information could be at risk, and kids and teens can be exposed or tricked into child pornography. But the predator isn’t always someone who lives far away. Often, they’ve chosen a kid to pursue because that kid is within driving distance of where the predator lives. And then the virtual threat becomes a very real physical threat.
For interactive maps that tell you where sex offenders live in Missouri and Illinois, and to read about what they did, click here. You’ll also see an interactive map that can tell you if sex offenders live near your child’s school or your home. |
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