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Resource information for protecting kids while they're online

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Informational resources to help protect your child and family online:

  • Children and family safety while online.
  • Kid-friendly web environment.
  • Reporting information if you think a child may be in danger.

Resolution

Yahoo! is a strong advocate for online child safety.

Information resources for online child safety while they're chatting or surfing the Web:

A Yahoo! kid-friendly environment:

  • Yahoo! Kids
    - Games
    - Music
    - Movies
    - Homework help
    - More...

If you think a child may be in danger

If you believe you or your child may be in danger or if you believe that you have information about a child who is in danger, you may want to contact:

  • Your local law enforcement agency.
    - You should be able to find the phone number for your local law enforcement agency in your local phone book or by using Yahoo! Directory Search.
    - Yahoo! is a strong partner to law enforcement in child protection cases.
  • The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
    - Go to their website: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
    - You may also file a report with them by calling: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).


Last updated: December 14, 2012
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