Cyber Safety

Linewize by Family Zone (our Cyber Safety partner) provided weekly guidance during February '22 in conjunction with Safer Internet Day.

(Remember to visit UVA's Family Cyber Safety Hub)

Released on 2/8/22

February 8th is celebrated globally as Safer Internet Day: Do you know where the major risks arise for children online? Find out in this infographic created by our partners at Linewize by Family Zone, and then head over to our district’s Online Safety Hub to learn exactly how to set up a cyber safe home.”

Released on 2/16/22

Millennials and Gen Zers find IG, Snapchat, TikTok and Facebook most problematic when it comes to: Cyberbullying, body image issues, hate speech, violence and depression. Keeping our children safe online means knowing where to go and what to do when they come across disturbing content or experience an inappropriate interaction on social media. Head over to our district’s Online Safety Hub to learn exactly how to report incidents on today’s most popular platforms

Released on 2/22/22

“A sweeping “NO” to children’s use of social media recently led a father of 2 in France to face possible arrest and a hefty fine, because he accidentally cut his whole town’s Internet connection when trying to limit his own children’s Internet use! In all seriousness, research shows us balance is key, because it maximizes the Internet’s benefits while lowering its risks. Head over to our district’s Online Safety Hub to download a Digital Agreement for your family, and start building that healthy digital balance.”

Released on 2/28/22

From Linewize, "The risk of our children receiving solicitation online is far lower than most parents believe, but it’s still an important risk to prepare our children for. Where do we even begin though? These tips will help get you started, and the age-specific conversation starters on our district’s Online Safety Hub will help guide you in breaching the topic with your child."

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