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Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
Young people have embraced the Internet and cell phones as a tool for socializing. They send messages and text, create a social networking profile, post personal news, and interact. Much of this activity is fun and beneficial. The majority of young people make positive choices and are not at risk or being harmed.
Unfortunately, some young people may get into risky or hurtful situations. Research studies have demonstrated that the young people at greater risk when using digital technologies are frequently those who are at greater risk in general. This is risk behavior that is now manifesting in a new environment. The brochure below addresses this subject: