The goal of Safer Internet Day is, primarily, to protect kids and teens from predatory websites and online users. The following is a statement from ConnectSafely.Org, the official site of the program.
Safer Internet Day aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. The campaign aims to reach out to children and young people, parents and carers, teachers, educators and social workers, as well as industry, decision-makers and politicians, to encourage everyone to play their part in creating a better internet. By celebrating the positive power of the internet, the Safer Internet Day slogan of “Together for a better internet” encourages everyone to join the movement, participate, and make the most of the internet’s potential to bring people together. With a global, community-led approach, Safer Internet Day encourages everyone to come together and play their part.
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has also posted a list of helpful tips for apps that you can find on their Facebook page.
