As we all learned. Awareness A sensible approach is necessary to inform caregivers and young net citizens of the dangers of unrestricted on-line access but balanced with the benefits and responsibilities that go with its use. Awareness is not just identifying the problem, it must encompass solutions. Throughout history, society has paid a cost for technological advances. Harmful to minors material, designed for an adult audience often is easily accessible by a child.
Access can be accidental or intentional, but the result is the same.
Law Enforcement Even though the report centers on HTM content, a serious problem exists for children in the form of sexual predators and pedophiles. Law enforcement witnesses attested to the dramatic rise in child molestations arising from open or unmonitored Internet communication pathways. Chat rooms, e-mail and Instant Messengers have given a new channel for predators and pedophiles to solicit children. Current laws need to be fully enforced by well trained, web savvy officers and prosecutors. Education Schools, Libraries, Government and Industry must initiate a major educational campaign to inform the public of protective technologies and methods available to protect children online.