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What People are Saying about Safe Families

What People Are Saying About Safe Families

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God really spoke to me through your submission in [a ministry partner's] newsletter.... [I] see a lot of similarities between your story and where mine is/has been. Thank for your witness.

--from ministry partners
...wanted to tell you that I read your article....you were so transparent and brought so much encouragement and hope to those who are going through this. Thanks for your efforts for all of us out here still dealing with it.
Your presentation material is absolutely, hands down, the BEST I have ever seen. Right on the money, Bil. You are doing important work and you are doing a great job - bless you, man.

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Understanding Content Filtering: An FAQ for Nonprofits

Understanding Content Filtering: An FAQ for Nonprofits

What to know before you restrict access to online materials

 

By: Brian Satterfield

June 4, 2007

This article is the first in TechSoup's two-part series on content filters. To learn more about individual content-filtering tools, please see TechSoup's article Content Filtering Tools: An FAQ for Nonprofits.

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Content-Filtering Tools: An FAQ for Nonprofits

Content-Filtering Tools: An FAQ for Nonprofits

Advice to help you choose software or hardware for your computer lab

By: Brian Satterfield

June 5, 2007

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Software Tools for the Home

Reviews the major Internet filtering and monitoring software programs available.

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Checklist for Implementing an Online Safety Program in Your Computer Center

Checklist for Implementing an Online Safety Program in Your Computer Center

1. Install Internet Filtering Software on all lab computers or install a server/router to filter all computers.

2. Determine types of activities that will not be allowed due to content or function.

          a) For content, banned sites should include all pornography and sexually explicit material; it could also include sites that are violent, gory, or that promote illegal drug use or hate.

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Securing Your Computers for a Public Computing Environment

Securing Your Computers for a Public Computing Environment

Keep your computer lab safe and running strong

 

By: Hilary Naylor

July 10, 2007

This article was updated by TechSoup Technology Analyst Kevin Lo.

Organizations, libraries, and schools running public computer labs face a variety of complex computer security challenges. Not only must these institutions take steps to ensure the physical safety of their hardware, they must also take into account desktop integrity and security.

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Pornography and Media Addiction: The New Epidemic

Pornography is a new epidemic in the church. James Dobson of Focus on the Family calls it "the new crack cocaine."

57% of pastors say that addiction to pornography is the most sexually damaging issue to their congregation. A 1996 Promise Keepers survey at one of their stadium events revealed that over 50% of the men in attendance were involved with pornography within one week of attending the event. 51% of pastors say cyber-porn is a possible temptation and 37% say it is a current struggle.

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More on Pornography Addiction

The following material is provided to help those counseling addicts or to help those addicted to understand what they are facing.

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Books on Online Safety, Pornography, and Recovery

On online safety for children.

The Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace
by Dr. Parry Aftab

This no-nonsense guide for keeping kids protected and informed on the Internet is an essential book for any family with a home computer.

Kids Online by Donna Rice Hughes

This is a powerful tool for parents to safeguard their children’s safety while using the Internet. Offers hope and help to parents with simple step-by-step directions.

Youth, Pornography and the Internet
by National Research Council

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Battle Plan Against Pornography

A sermon outline, statistics, and recommended resources for fighting pornography.

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CyberNOT! A real-world guide to porn-proofing kids

CyberNOT! A real-world guide to porn-proofing kids
by Rodolpho Carrasco
in Religion News Service, February 1996
(Rodolpho Carrasco is associate director of Harambee Christian Family Center in Pasadena, Calif. and a columnist for the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. Check out more articles by Rodolpho Carrasco here.)

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Internet Safety - PowerPoint

Internet Safety - PowerPoint

 

The attached powerpoint presentation provides detailed guidelines and tips for online safety.

The presentation covers topics such as:

- Internet Dangers

- Kid Safe Search Engines

- How to use Content Advisor on Internet Explorer

- NetWatch on Netscape

- ICRA Rating System

- Filtering Software Information (We-Blocker)

Handout on Security

Handout on Security

 

The attached document details:

- The Impact of Security Breaches

- Security Risk Management Discipline (SRMD) Processes

- Development and Implementation

- Description of the Physical Security Layer

- Description of the Perimeter Layer

- Description of the Internal Network Layer

- Description of the Host Layer

- Description of the Application Layer

- Description of the Data Layer

- An Incident Response Checklist

- E-mail Worm Information

- Containing the Effects of the Attack

- Security Best Practices

- Security Checklist

- 10 Immutable Laws of Security

 

Online Safety for C4s

Online Safety for C4s

This attached document is a presentation by Bil Mooney-McCoy (Director, SafeFamilies, TechMission) on Online Safety.

Topics also include:

- What is Online Safety?

- Pornography statistics

- TechMission's SafeFamilies Program

- Information on Monitoring Software

- Internet Filter Software Comparison

 

The document also includes a sample acceptable use policy form for C4s.

 

For the PowerPoint presentation on this information, visit: http://www.urbanministry.org/wiki/online-safety-c4s-powerpoint-presentation

Online Safety for C4s - PowerPoint Presentation

Online Safety for C4s - PowerPoint Presentation

This attached document is a PowerPoint presentation by Bil Mooney-McCoy (Director, SafeFamilies, TechMission) on Online Safety.

Topics also include:

- What is Online Safety?

- Pornography statistics

- TechMission's SafeFamilies Program

- Information on Monitoring Software

- Internet Filter Software Comparison

 

For the Word Document version of this presentation, see: http://www.urbanministry.org/wiki/online-safety-c4s

Handout for Basic Computer Maintenance

Handout for Basic Computer Maintenance

 

The attached document is a 10-page handout on basic computer maintenance.

Topics include:

- Deleting Temporary Files

- Using Scandisk

- Backing up your Data

- Defragmenting your Hard Drive

- Hard Disk Error Checking

- Virus Checking

- Uninstalling Software

- Information on Viruses

- Using FDISK

- Other General Computing Tips

Sonicwall

Sonicwall

From MissionTechWiki

Sonicwall

Hardware Firewalls and Wireless Access Points

There are many models of hardware firewalls made by sonicwall

Features

The modern Sonicwall devices are capable of providing the following

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Security Privacy Tools

Security Privacy Tools

From MissionTechWiki

Description of Security & Privacy Tools

Please keep this content generic and avoid specifics. Some people's lives depend on this sort of information. Tools that assist in maintaining security and the privacy of workers. It is easry to go overboard in this area. It is also very easy to try and use technology to fix a problem which is both technological and people based. The common test:

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Securing Your Computers for a Public Computing Environment

Securing Your Computers for a Public Computing Environment

Keep your computer lab safe and running strong

 

By: Hilary Naylor

July 10, 2007

This article was updated by TechSoup Technology Analyst Kevin Lo.

Organizations, libraries, and schools running public computer labs face a variety of complex computer security challenges. Not only must these institutions take steps to ensure the physical safety of their hardware, they must also take into account desktop integrity and security.

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Online Safety Courses

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Volunteer Opportunities: Online Safety

Title Organization Name City, State/Country
Children Program Volunteer in Kenya
Kisumu
Kenya
Mission Trip to Costa Rica // Feb 2010 Casa Viva
Costa Rica
teachers,nurses social workers ,counsellors fundraisers osimlai comumnity based
nairobi
Kenya
UK Youth Ministry International Christian Youthworks
Banstead
United Kingdom
Ministry Support Team East Africa International Christian Youthworks
Nairobi
Kenya
Discipleship Training School Student Youth With A Mission Melbourne
Melbourne VICTORIA
Australia
Development Instructor College for International Co-operation and Development
Mozambique
social work SAVE AFRICAN CHILD UGANDA
mukono district
Uganda
CHILDREN WELFARE YIYE AVILA CHILDREN WELFARE ASSOCIATION
MALAKAPALLI,W.G.DT,A.P
India
Christian Consultant Coastland Consultants
Manchester, NH
United States
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Graphics Designer/ Editor Here's Life Inner City- National YouthDev Team
Website Manager Boston Urban Youth Foundation
Marketing Manager Extreme Christian Wildlife Adventures
PROGRAM FUNDRISER BARAKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE-ORPHANS CENTER
PROGRAM FUNDRISER BARAKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE-ORPHANS CENTER
Techncal Support International Friendships
Christmas Party planning and giving for After school children program Mary Orem
Editor / Writer FRISHTA CHILDREN'S HOME
Grand Grant Writer Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy
TechTeam Genius Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy
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