Keeping Safe Online - CHANGE

1 A guide for people with learning disabilitiesKeepingSafeOnlineDeveloped by Care Management Group and CHANGEC ontentsIntroductionWhat people like to do onlineTypes of Online abuseHow to keep safe onlineWarning signs that you are not safeWhat to do if you have a problemOrganisations and wordbank3456121416 PagePagePagePagePagePagePageIntroduction This easy read guide is about how to keep safe Online including using the internet and social guide looks at different types of Online abuse you can experience and what to do if you feel you are guide also shows you the types of things you can do to keep safe Online and warning signs that you may be experiencing Online guide was created by the Care Management Group and CHANGE after focus groups with people supported by of Online abuseWhat people like to do onlineExamples from focus group membersDiscriminationThis is when someone is abusive to you because of, for example, your race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, appearance, or is when someone abuses you to get something out of it for themselves.

2 Grooming, Matecrime, Sexting, Hacking, and financial abuse are types of exploitation. This is when someone tries to effect your emotions by abusing you. Verbal abuse, Trolling,Harrassment, Stalking, Cyber bullying, and controlling behaviour are types of psychological chat roomsWatch sportsWatch films and listen to musicShoppingTalk on messengerSocial Media facebook, twitter45 How to keep safe onlineWhat you look atAlways log out of accountsSet up security settings on your computerBe careful about email and charity scamsDon t give out personal informationGo Online with someone you trustChange yourpasswords regularlyTalk to someone you know before signing up for Online loans or gambling sitesDon t click on links or popups if you haven t heard of the siteDon t download anything illegallyInstall antivirus software67 How to keep safe onlineRelationshipsYou are in controlA virtual stranger can be a riskOnly add people you knowKeep your profile hidden and check your security

3 SettingsDon t give out your location snapchatDon t send naked pictures of yourself to anyone Think about what you say to and about people onlineDon t accept strangers as friendsIt s okay to say NoDon t talk to people you don t know in private89 Keeping safe on dating websitesKeeping your location safe Talk to someone in your support network and let them know if you are thinking of signing up for a dating your time when building relationships. Remember to follow all the points on how to keep safe Online and look out for warning signs that you may be unsafe. Always let someone in your support network know if you are going to meet someone you have met on a dating give out your location, your address, or where your live when you are apps such as Snapchat let other people know your location when you are Online .

4 This can make you hide your location on your apps and devices. If you don t how to do this ask someone you trust to help you. To hide your location on snapchat follow these instructions: asking you for things like moneySomeone you don t know giving you lots of complementsStrangers asking to meet in a private placeStrangers from abroad talking to you Private messages from strangersSomeone you don t know asking to be your girlfriend or boyfriendSuspicious emails in your inboxStrangers asking you lots of personal questionsStrangers asking you to send them photos or videosWarning signs that you are not safeStrangers talking about your friends or family when you don t know them1213 What to do if you have a problemCome offlineIf you feel unsafe Online or are experiencing abuse come offline

5 Until the issue is itBlock itTalk to someone you trustTalk to someone in your support network that can help you deal with what is happening. This could be a support worker, friend or family member. Contact the policeKeep any evidenceContact other organisationsIf you are on a social media site such as facebook or twitter report any abusive behaviour. Block any abusive people on all your devices, on social media, and block any abusive emails as you are experiencing abuse Online contact the police about the t immediately delete any messages, emails, photos or videos you get. Keep them as you may be able to use them as evidence of the are organisations that may be able to help you and give you advice.

6 There is a list on the next page. 1415 Organisations to contactWordbankGroomingGrooming is when someone builds a relationship with you so they can take advantage of Crime is when someone pretends to be your friend so they can abuse is sending sexual messages, photos or videos by mobile CrimeSextingHatecrime : 0808 802 1155 Bullying : 0808 800 2222 Child exploitation and Online protection Police Tel: : 116 123 Safer : 0300 123 20401617 Cyberbullying is bullying behaviour that happens Online or over electronic devices. Trolling is posting offensive or abusive messages on social media sites to anger is when someone follows what you are doing with out you you to everyone who attended the focus groups and shared their experiences so this guide could be guide for people with learning disabilitiesKeepingSafeOnlineDeveloped by Care Management Group and CHANGE