Keeping Children Safe
in Atlanta Georgia
Children present unique security risks when they use a computer connected to the internet. By taking some simple steps, you can dramatically reduce the threats. The best step you can take to your kids safe keep them away from Social Media. News reports and experts tell us that the Internet is a haven for cyberbullies, sexual predators, and identity thieves. If you are a concerned parent you have for good reason to be concerned: Your teenager is often online and seems oblivious to the dangers. It's better to keep them away from social media until they are ready let us help you see why. - more info
“Before your child enters the online world, he should be consistently demonstrating the admirable character traits you’re striving to cultivate—such as kindness, restraint, tolerance, inclusiveness—because they will get tested.”--Letting Go With Love and Confidence, by Kenneth Ginsburg and Susan FitzGerald.
Learn more: How to Teach Kids Internet Safety
Every child should be treasured, protected, and nurtured. When this does not happen, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), in partnership with the police and the court system, must step in to ensure the safety of children in compromised situations.
To report child abuse:
If you have an immediate emergency, call 911 or your local police department; otherwise, call DFCS Child Protective Services to report child abuse and/or neglect.
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute – www.helmets.org
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center – www.pedbikeinfo.org/
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals – www.apbp.org
Georgia Department of Transportation – www.dot.ga.gov/
Georgia Safe Routes to School – www.saferoutesga.org
Water Safety
Pool Safely – www.poolsafely.gov
National Safe Boating Council – www.safeboatingcouncil.org
National Recreation and Parks Association – www.nrpa.org
American Red Cross – www.redcross.org
US Coast Guard – www.uscgboating.org
Georgia Department of Natural Resources – www.gadnr.org
Are you or someone you know being sold or forced to work for little or no pay and cannot leave?
National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the Statewide Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842) for help.
All victims of slavery and human trafficking have rights and are protected by international, federal, and state law. The hotline is:
FREE Firearm Safety Kits in Atlanta GA
We are committed to promoting genuine firearm safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits in Atlanta.
Child Safety in Atlanta Georgia
“Before your child enters the online world, he should be consistently demonstrating the admirable character traits you’re striving to cultivate—such as kindness, restraint, tolerance, inclusiveness—because they will get tested.”--Letting Go With Love and Confidence, by Kenneth Ginsburg and Susan FitzGerald.
Learn more: How to Teach Kids Internet Safety
Every child should be treasured, protected, and nurtured. When this does not happen, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), in partnership with the police and the court system, must step in to ensure the safety of children in compromised situations.
To report child abuse:
If you have an immediate emergency, call 911 or your local police department; otherwise, call DFCS Child Protective Services to report child abuse and/or neglect.
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute – www.helmets.org
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center – www.pedbikeinfo.org/
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals – www.apbp.org
Georgia Department of Transportation – www.dot.ga.gov/
Georgia Safe Routes to School – www.saferoutesga.org
Water Safety
Pool Safely – www.poolsafely.gov
National Safe Boating Council – www.safeboatingcouncil.org
National Recreation and Parks Association – www.nrpa.org
American Red Cross – www.redcross.org
US Coast Guard – www.uscgboating.org
Georgia Department of Natural Resources – www.gadnr.org
Are you or someone you know being sold or forced to work for little or no pay and cannot leave?
National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the Statewide Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842) for help.
All victims of slavery and human trafficking have rights and are protected by international, federal, and state law. The hotline is:
- Anonymous and confidential
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Able to provide help, referral to services, training, and general information
- Accessible in 170 languages
- Operated by a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization
- Toll free
FREE Firearm Safety Kits in Atlanta GA
We are committed to promoting genuine firearm safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits in Atlanta.
Child Safety in Atlanta Georgia