You wouldn’t let a violent sexual predator into your child’s bedroom. But each night, many kids and teenagers do just that when they take their smartphones, tablets and laptops to bed. In recent weeks, a number of convicted and suspected child rapists in Washington state met the children they targeted either through websites or smartphone [ Read More ]
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Sex offenders using Smart Phone Apps to lure Teens
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Categories: Blog, Sex Offender
Twitter Can Warn About Cyber Bullying and Suicide Risk Ahead Of Phone Calls
Comments Off on Twitter Can Warn About Cyber Bullying and Suicide Risk Ahead Of Phone CallsTwitter can give clues about suicide risk, according to a study conducted by Birmingham Young University. “Kids will spill their guts out there in cyberspace,” Christophe Giraud-Carrier, a BYU computer scientist told sltrib. “We’re hoping to pick up thoughts and feelings they might not share with their parents or school.” Read more…
Categories: Blog, Bullycide, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Suicide, Teen suicide, Twitter