The National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction

4. U.S. Department of Education Funded ProgramsProgram name: • List of Internet safety resourcesContact • www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/safety.htmlinformation:Funder: • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research andImprovement,• Office of Educational TechnologyAudience: • Parents, teachers, youth, childrenFocus/scope: • Safety in online relationships; avoiding pornography and otheroffensive materials; privacy concernsMedia: • OnlineDelivery: • Self-exploration5. Federal Communications Commission Funded Program: E-rateProgram name: • E-rateContact • www.sl.universalservice.orginformation:Funder: • Federal Communications CommissionAudience: • Schools and librariesFocus/scope: • Discount Internet access available to schools and libraries thatcertify that safety measures are in place to protect children fromharmful Internet contentMedia: • n/aDelivery: • Makes discount Internet access available to schools and librariesUnder the E-rate program, schools and libraries are afforded Internet access at discounted feesfor students and patrons. According to the E-rate Web site, the Children’s Internet Protection Act(CIPA), enacted by Congress in December 2000, governs access to E-rate funds. E-raterecipients must certify that they have certain Internet safety measures in place. These includemeasures to block or filter pictures that (a) are obscene, (b) contain child pornography, or (c) areotherwise harmful to minors.6. U.S. Department of Agriculture Funded Program: Technology 4-HProgram name: • Technology in 4-HContact • www.4-h.orginformation: • Lists Internet safety rules at its Web site, 4­h.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=27• Discusses home security for your identity and your computer at 4­h.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=53117