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SAFETY AT ALL TIMES!!
 
If you click on the "SUPPORT AREA" section of our website, you will find links to other websites. Three of these websites host message boards and chatrooms where victims and their loved ones can talk about bereavement and drunk driving.
 
It is important that you know the pros and cons of the internet.  PROs: The internet is a great educational tool that can link you with anyone in the world.
CONs:  There are many cons about the internet and many con artists who use the internet to charm unsuspecting users.
 
This section is very important. So important that I've dedicated weeks of research to publish it.
 
CHAT SAFETY TIPS
  • Never give out personal information such as your last name, address, phone number, password(s), Social Security Number, or credit card numbers.
  • If something is bothering you on your computer screen, turn it off.
  • DO NOT share photos of yourself with strangers.
  • Install anti-virus software on your computer.
  • NOT everyone on the internet is who they claim to be!!
  • Report harassment or threats to the FBI or your local Police Dept. http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/territory.htm

CHILDREN ONLINE SAFETY

  • Never give out your last name, phone number, address, or the name of your school. 
  • Don't share pictures of yourself with strangers.
  • Tell your parents RIGHT AWAY if something online makes you uncomfortable.
  • Don't respond to hateful messages. Tell your parents so they can notify the Internet Service Provider.

REPORT IT!

  • Be sure to copy/paste offensive chat in it's entirety.
  • MADD.org has revamped its forums as of MAY 2004. They are moderated by username "webmaster". You must register to post. Definitely an improvement! Report instances to username "webmaster".
  • If you are at Healing after Loss, you can report instances to help@healingafterloss.org
  • GROWW provides users with hosts in the Grief Recovery Chatroom. Hosts are in the chatroom almost all day and night.  You can report problems to webmaster@groww.org

STILL NEED HELP?

  • If you still require assistance, please use the Contact Us/Feedback area to report a violation.  IF you see unacceptable or offensive content on a webpage that is linked by PositiveLift.com, please notify us A.S.A.P.

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