Internet Filtering and Child Safety
AASL
on Internet Filtering
The American Association of School Librarians has included a section
on their Web page devoted to Internet filtering. It includes recent policy
statements as well as suggested alternatives to filtering.
Filtering Facts
Frequently mentioned as the best of the sites advocating filtering
software, this Web page includes a listing of pro- and anti-filtering sites.
The Internet Advocate
Interested in providing youth access to the Internet, this site includes
sections on developing AUPs, filtering software, safety issues, and electronic
freedom of information.
Peacefire, Youth
Alliance Against Internet Censorship
Operated by teens, this site include links to recent filtering issues
in the news. It strongly advocates intellectual freedom for youth on the
Internet.
U.S.
Department of Education's Parents Guide to the Internet
Originally published as a 24-page booklet, this publication serves
as a simple and concise guide to the Internet for parents. The section,
"Tips for Safe Traveling," is especially useful.
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