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Internet Safety Sites

KID SAFETY on the INTERNET: http://www.ou.edu/oupd/kidsafe/start.htm
"The Police Notebook" has tips on how kids can protect themselves and handle emergencies on and off the net.
CyberAngels: http://www.cyberangels.org/
Endorsed by UNESCO and the Point of Light Foundation, Cyberangels covers all aspects of online safety using volunteers of all ages.
SafeKids.Com: http://www.safekids.com/
Interactive site with tips for kids, teens, parents, and teachers which also features the Family Contract for Online Safety.
WorldKid Net's Internet Safety Tips: http://www.worldkids.net/school/safety/internet/internet.htm
Fun site with simple rules for online safety as well as netiquette guides for e-mail and chatrooms.
Surfing Safely on the Internet: http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/surf/
Mainly targeting teachers, this site has articles and suggestions for introducing students to the internet.
GetNetWise: http://www.getnetwise.org/
This site offers links to internet safety products which let you monitor kids activities and filter out explicit or violent content. It also teaches how to identify online trouble and find law enforcement contact info.
NetParents.org: http://www.netparents.org/
Public awareness campaign that offers message boards and local live "Teach-ins" in hundreds of cities throughout the U.S.
SafeSurf.com: http://www.safesurf.com/
SafeSurf has developed an Internet rating System that determines a website's suitability for children without the use of censorship.
PBS Kid- TechKnow: http://www.pbs.org/kids/fungames/techknow/
Another fun site offering quizzes and polls which allow kids to earn their official PBS Kids Web License.

Web Site Links to Agencies, Organizations and Other Resource Groups

There are many good causes to work toward, and many dedicated organizations to work through. Here is a brief compilation, broken down by international, U.S. national and state groups.

A convenient way to locate a charity to help with is through the nonprofit group Idealist, who publishes an online database of agencies, resources and charity-related information.

U.S. National Resource Links

Volunteers of America: http://www.voa.org
One of the nation's largest, most comprehensive, and most effective human services organizations, touching the lives of more than one million people in communities across the United States.
American Red Cross Volunteer Recruitment: http://redcross.volunteermatch.org
Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies — whether it is a half million disaster victims or a single sick child who needs blood. Find out how you can help.
RAINN -- The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: http://www.rainn.org/
Operating America's only national hotline for survivors of sexual assault, RAINN's network consists of over 850 rape crisis centers nationwide.
Sweet Relief Musician's Fund: http://www.sweetrelief.org/
Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians for medical expenses, treatment for alcohol or chemical dependency, prescriptions, and living expenses if the artist is unable to work and has no health insurance.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: http://www.bbbsa.org/
Make a difference in a child's life through America's oldest and largest youth mentoring program.
National Children's Coalition/Street Cats: http://www.child.net/volunteer.htm
Ideas on what you can do and where you can contribute your time to help children in areas such as youth violence, teen suicide, and illiteracy.
Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org/
Amnesty International runs a worldwide campaign to protect all human rights. Your help can be as simple as writing a letter.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.aspca.org/
The ASPCA promotes animal rights and offers pet adoption.
The United Way of America: http://www.unitedway.org/
Through a vast network of volunteer and community service agencies, United Ways across America (and internationally) meet the health and human-care needs of millions of people every day.
Save The Children (US): http://www.savethechildren.org/
Working for children's rights in 46 countries, Save the Children provides healthcare, food, and education for impoverished families.
Project Linus: http://www.projectlinus.org/
Project Linus provides handmade security blankets to seriously ill or traumatized children around the world.
Elks Drug Awareness Program: http://www.elks.org/drugs
Online resource center featuring educational publications for youths and adults, as well as other information about the program.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: http://www.missingkids.com/
Founded by John Walsh, the NCMEC serves as a focal point in providing assistance to parents, children, law enfocement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children.
National Exchange Club: http://www.nationalexchangeclub.com/
An all-volunteer, national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community and develop leadership skills.

International Resource Links

UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/
For more than 53 years UNICEF has been helping governments, communities and families make the world a better place for children.
Make-A-Wish Foundation: http://www.makeawish.org
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Volunteer Centre of Western Australia http://www.volunteer.org.au/
Promotes the concept of volunteering and provides a range of resources, services and support.
Habitat for Humanity http://www.habitat.org/
Brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing. Extremely rewarding experiences are to be found here!
PeaceCorps: http://www.peacecorps.gov
Volunteers spend two years in any one of 76 countries working to bring clean water to communities, teach children, help start new small businesses,and stop the spread of AIDS.
British Trust for ConservationVolunteers: http://www.btcv.org.uk
Altrusa International: http://www.altrusa.com
Professional women's service organization specializing in community needs as well as literacy, the environment, and AIDS/HIV.

Canada

Charity Village: http://charityvillage.com
Over 300 pages of news, resources, discussion, jobs, and links for the Canadian nonprofit community.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada: http://www.makeawish.ca
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Canadian Food for the Hungry: http://cfh.ca/
An organization that feeds humanity's two hungers — physical and spiritual — by providing emergency relief and life-changing sustainable development.

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