Our children are our Nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better Nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.

Unfortunately the same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and harm.

The following links are resources available that are useful in providing information to students, teachers, and parents.

Isafe -i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.

Wired Safety - This parent section of Wired Safe offers a parent's guide to the Internet and a list common questions and information covering many concerns parents may have about their children's Internet use.

NetSmartz411 - NetSmartz411 is parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web.

The Safe Side - On The Safe Side's downloads page are free resources for schools and families that reinforce and expand the concepts presented in the Stranger Safety and Internet Safety. The Safe Side, in partnership with TASA, donated a Stranger Safety School Resource Kit to each of Texas' 1,037 independent school districts. The Kit, which is correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, was developed to help educators and families teach basic safety concepts to K-2 children.

iKeepSafe.org - The Internet Keep Safe Coalition group teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school. Governors and/or first spouses formed this coalition in partnership with a growing list of crime prevention organizations, law enforcement agencies, foundations and corporate sponsors