Parent Resources & Internet Safety

SetTheRulesCT.org

YOU are the most influential person in your child’s life.
SetTheRulesCT is designed to provide parents and adults with information and resources to help parents keep Connecticut's youth from drinking alcohol.  

The Governor's Prevention Partnership  

The Governor's Prevention Partnership is a not-for-profit partnership between state government and business leaders with a mission to keep Connecticut's youth safe, successful and drug-free. 

M.A.D.E. in Madison

The Madison Alcohol and Drug Education Coalition (M.A.D.E.) is tasked with educating all community members on the issues of under-age substance abuse and how we, as a community, can encourage youth to reduce their risk of and/or use of substances.
 For more information contact Laurie Ruderfer, Project Coordinator: 245-5694, or visit the
M.A.D.E. in Madison website at www.madisonct.org/made

 

2009
Madison Alcohol and Drug Education Coalition
Survey on Attitudes and Behavior of Youth

Madison Public Schools Drug and Alcohol Survey (2006)

Results of survey administered to Madison Public School students

Internet Safety
ConnectSafely Forum for public discussion on youth online safety.
Facebook Privacy Settings Parents Guide to Facebook and quick checklist of recommended privacy settings for teens. A service of ConnectSafely.org.
Cyberbully411 Resources for those who have questions on online harrassment.
GetNetWise A public service sponsored by Internet industry corporations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, educational, or entertaining online experiences.
Internet Keep Safe Coalition A coalition of state governors, law enforcement, the AMA and others dedicated to providing safe internet technology use among children.
Netsmartz.org  Teens share their own “Real-Life Stories” about issues affecting them on the Internet such as cyberbullying, online enticement, and giving out too much personal information.
TeenAngels A division of WiredSafety.org, Teen Angels is a group of 13-18 year-old volunteers that have been specially trained by the local law enforcement, and many other leading safety experts in all aspects of online safety, privacy, and security.
StopCyberBullying Strategies and preventions for teens and adults concerning cyberbullying.