Plus3 For Cyber Safety

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UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhere.

Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

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The UK is banning children’s social media use. Here’s what other countries are doing LONDON (AP) — Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful cont…

is the perfect time to talk to kids about how to safely be on the internet. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and NetSmartz Workshop have valuable online safety resources: https://www.ncmec.org/netsmartz/resources

The internet helps kids connect, create, and build friendships, but not everyone online has good intentions.

This , remind kids:
✅ Trust their instincts
✅ Be cautious with online connections
✅ It’s okay to block or walk away from uncomfortable interactions

Explore more online safety resources: https://www.ncmec.org/netsmartz/resources

For , we are sharing some important tips from Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4
The internet can be a great tool, but it can also expose children to online predators, cyberbullying, and other dangers.
Parents need to be aware of what sites their children are on and who they are communicating with.

🌐 JUNE IS INTERNET SAFETY MONTH 🌐

The internet can be a great tool, but it can also expose children to online predators, cyberbullying, and other dangers. Constable Mark Herman encourages parents and guardians to stay actively involved in their children's online activities.

✅ Know who your children are communicating with online.
✅ Monitor social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.
✅ Review privacy and location settings on devices.
✅ Watch for changes in behavior that may indicate cyberbullying or online exploitation.
✅ Regularly inspect devices and discuss online safety with your children.

If you discover suspicious activity:

• Stay calm and talk with your child.
• Preserve any evidence.
• Contact law enforcement immediately.

"The Precinct 4 Constable's Office offers free Internet Safety presentations for children and adults. Contact our High Tech Crimes Division at (832) 927-6158 to schedule a presentation for your group." — Constable Mark Herman

Together, we can help keep our children safe online.

Follow us at Facebook.com/Precinct4, Instagram and download our mobile app "C4 NOW" to receive live feeds on crime, arrests, safety tips & traffic accidents in your area.

This , National Center for Missing & Exploited Children shared free tools and resources from the NetSmartz Workshop created to help families navigate online life together: ncmec.org/netsmartz

Helping kids build safer digital habits starts with conversations.

This , explore free tools and resources from NetSmartz Workshop designed to help families navigate online life together: ncmec.org/netsmartz

IMPORTANT MESSAGE (from North Texas ICAC Task Force) TO SHARE WITH EDUCATORS AND PARENTS:

Do you know what your kids will be looking at on their digital devices?
Summer means more screen time, more apps, more gaming, and more online interaction.
START THE CONVERSATION NOW about what apps kids are looking at during the summer months.

We’re preparing for the summer!!

Summer means more screen time, more apps, more gaming, and more online interaction.

But it also means more opportunities to protect, educate, and connect with our children.

📱 This summer:✔️ Review privacy settings✔️ Check location sharing✔️ Set screen time limits✔️ Talk about online safety✔️ Encourage balance offline & online

The best online safety tool isn’t an app—It’s a conversation.

This summer, don’t wait for something bad to happen.

Cyberbullying can happen through messages, social media posts, gaming chats, or even group interactions where someone is repeatedly targeted, excluded, or hurt online.
Cyber For Youth shares some important messages regarding dangers of cyberbullying.

April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month.
This is a reminder that harm doesn’t only happen in person — it happens online too.
If someone is targeting you or someone you know digitally, you deserve safety and support.
Stay Safe online. Helpful Guides:
https://plus3forcybersafety.org/social-media-guides/