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 * In today's society, navigating the online environment is as risky an adventure as it is an exciting one, and while it is important for people of all ages to be aware of the risks and dangers online, the highest risk group in online activity are teenagers and young adults. Why? As current or recent full-time students, young men and women from the ages of 15 - 25 literally grew into the age of technology from their infancy; by their high school and college years they have become a population of tech-savvy veterans of online 'warfare,' and their heightened confidence often causes them to become more dismissive of the risks and dangers of the online world. Even though they are aware of the predators and bullies who roam the internet waves and know the risks of online relationships, teens and young adults develop a sense of immunity from potential dangers that was born out of their extensive 'experience' and technical knowledge. Put simply, their over-confidence increases their vulnerability to the risks of online activity. Never before has it been easier to steal identities, to stalk the unsuspecting, or to commit (even unintended) plagiarism, any of which could prove devastating to their academic, professional, social, or personal lives. **


 * These pages present a closer look at the major issues impacting online use and exploration. This site examines the following areas of Online Safety: **


 * **Online Predators and Bullying **
 * **Online Relationships, Dating, and Social Networks **
 * **Privacy and Security **
 * **Copyright Issues **

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