Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Technology is essential to our society. Safe and healthy practices are vital to the health of our community. But where does technology meet safety? And what can be done to empower children in their use of technology? Heather Cowan, director for <a href="whiteribbonweek.org">White Ribbon Week,</a> states, "Kids are very media savvy and because of this they also must be resilient and confident in their online use." So what can be done to teach this?<br> <br> According to <a href="https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/health-and-community/enewsletter/kids-online-statistics">Kids Matter</a>, 95% of 8 to 11 year olds accessed the internet in the last four weeks. Statistics show they are finding their way online and its important they learn tools to keep themselves and others safe. Cowan states that in promoting healthy online behavior, "we never get any push back or flak from parents." It seems like a win-win. So what exactly are the challenges? <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Not Sure How to Get Started?<br> <br> This video will help you get started with your Betrayal Trauma Recovery.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a class="popup-youtube" id="play" href="https://player.vimeo.com/video/263727945?app_id=122963"><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </a><br> <br> (function($){<br> $(document).ready(function() {<br> $('.popup-youtube').magnificPopup({<br> disableOn: 100,<br> type: 'iframe',<br> mainClass: 'mfp-fade',<br> removalDelay: 160,<br> preloader: false,<br> fixedContentPos: false<br> });<br> });<br> })(jQuery);<br> <br> (function($) {<br> $(document).ready(function() {<br> <br> $('.et_pb_video_overlay').click(function() {<br> var iframe = $(this).prev('.et_pb_video_box').find('iframe');<br> iframe_src = $(iframe).attr('src'),<br> $(iframe).attr('src', iframe_src + '&autoplay=1');<br> });<br> <br> });<br> })(jQuery);<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Sometimes the topic of internet safety can be one that people may not understand. Why is it needed and how can it be effective? Cowan describes the White Ribbon Program as having "themes that range from brain power--where we talk about protecting our brains--to "let's get real" where we talk about real communication and real positive interactions with each other instead of online."<br> "It helps them understand the 'why' and not just the 'no.' Many times kids will turn something off or turn away to appease a parent but we want our kids more resilient than this so we want them to understand--to have the filter in the kids--where . We also are pro-technology. We teach kindness online."<br> Anne Blythe, founder of BTR, states, "<a href="www.whiteribbonweek.org">White Ribbon Week i</a>s vital. We know many women whose partners have been<a href="www.whiteribbonweek.org"> </a>involved in pornography and are exhibiting abusive behaviors so our listeners are passionate about protecting their child...
