Three district attorneys came together on Friday to announce that an important program to educate local children on the vices of the Internet has been restored, thanks to a $20,000 grant from a U.S. telecommunications provider.
“Our children are growing up in a digital world. It’s how they communicate, learn and share ideas,” said Verizon spokesperson Daniel J. Reavy at a press conference held at Wallenpaupack Area High School.
With that said, the Verizon grant will fund a computer-based Internet safety program that will teach students in local school districts the good sides and the bad sides to surfing the web, including how to protect personal information on social-networking sites and an awareness of cyber-bullying.
Area school districts have used the program, called “i-SAFE”, in previous years. But due to a cut in federal funding that helped school administrators purchase the program, its availability was in jeopardy this year.
“Like all human endeavors, (the Internet) can be twisted to an evil purpose,” said Monroe County District Attorney David Christine, noting child predators that roam the net in search of their next victim.
“i-SAFE” will be accessible by all students - K through 12 - in every school district in Wayne, Pike, and Monroe counties.
“The project represents an unprecedented and unique cooperative effort,” said Wayne County District Attorney Michael Lehutsky, also noting the involvement of the Wayne County Community Foundation. “It’s got a lot of positive aspects.”
The Wayne County DA added that Internet crime is an unfortunate facet of life here, impacting children and adults.
“We do see examples of that in all of our counties at varying levels,” he said. “There’s a lot of these things that happen.”
Pike County District Attorney Raymond Tonkin added: “There’s also a variety of financial scams that are perpetuated by the Internet.”
Said Reavy, of Verizon: “Online technology has had a tremendous impact on our society, and its role will continue to grow with further advances.”
Parents will also be able to access “i-SAFE” with their children at home, exploring the many Internet safety topics it covers together.
“i-SAFE” is part of a non-profit dedicated to protecting the online experiences of children, according to the company’s website.
Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the U.S. telecommunications provider, has handed out at least $202,300 in grants to non-profit organizations throughout the state, as part of its mission to help law enforcement investigate Internet crimes and to education adults on steps they can take to protect their children.
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Three district attorneys came together on Friday to announce that an important program to educate local children on the vices of the Internet has been restored, thanks to a $20,000 grant from a U.S. telecommunications provider.
“Our children are growing up in a digital world. It’s how they communicate, learn and share ideas,” said Verizon spokesperson Daniel J. Reavy at a press conference held at Wallenpaupack Area High School.
With that said, the Verizon grant will fund a computer-based Internet safety program that will teach students in local school districts the good sides and the bad sides to surfing the web, including how to protect personal information on social-networking sites and an awareness of cyber-bullying.
Area school districts have used the program, called “i-SAFE”, in previous years. But due to a cut in federal funding that helped school administrators purchase the program, its availability was in jeopardy this year.
“Like all human endeavors, (the Internet) can be twisted to an evil purpose,” said Monroe County District Attorney David Christine, noting child predators that roam the net in search of their next victim.
“i-SAFE” will be accessible by all students - K through 12 - in every school district in Wayne, Pike, and Monroe counties.
“The project represents an unprecedented and unique cooperative effort,” said Wayne County District Attorney Michael Lehutsky, also noting the involvement of the Wayne County Community Foundation. “It’s got a lot of positive aspects.”
The Wayne County DA added that Internet crime is an unfortunate facet of life here, impacting children and adults.
“We do see examples of that in all of our counties at varying levels,” he said. “There’s a lot of these things that happen.”
Pike County District Attorney Raymond Tonkin added: “There’s also a variety of financial scams that are perpetuated by the Internet.”
Said Reavy, of Verizon: “Online technology has had a tremendous impact on our society, and its role will continue to grow with further advances.”
Parents will also be able to access “i-SAFE” with their children at home, exploring the many Internet safety topics it covers together.
“i-SAFE” is part of a non-profit dedicated to protecting the online experiences of children, according to the company’s website.
Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the U.S. telecommunications provider, has handed out at least $202,300 in grants to non-profit organizations throughout the state, as part of its mission to help law enforcement investigate Internet crimes and to education adults on steps they can take to protect their children.
