Technology
Technology can be a great way to connect with loved ones, get to know someone and share our lives when we're not physically with someone. It's also important to carry over boundaries, respect and good communication that we use face to face when we're virtual. These resources have tips for how to create and respect boundaries online, how to be thoughtful about how much information you share online, and information on sexting.
Resources About Technology
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This poster is an example of a greetings agreement, teaching young people to communicate what type of greeting and physical touch they feel comfortable with and how to respect others boundaries as well. Can be used in classrooms, preschools or in places that work with children.
All Ages
Link takes you to TED’s website
This Ted Talk discusses digital privacy through laws, individual actions, and industry changes. The speaker talks about how to safely sext with partners and practice consent.
Middle School • High School
Link takes you to RAINN’s website
Tips to increase safety online. Whether connecting online or setting up a meeting in person, these tips can help to make you feel more secure.
Post-Secondary
Link takes you to Love is Respect’s website
We hear about boundaries with a partner, but what about digital boundaries? This guide can help you find what you are comfortable with, how to navigate digital boundaries, and where to get help.
Middle School • High School • Post-Secondary
Link takes you to Love is Respect’s website
Here you'll find more information on safety on the internet, cell phone safety, and social media safety.
Middle School • High School • Post-Secondary
Link takes you to SafeBae’s website
This video from SafeBae talks about sexting - the risks, pressures, and realities of what can happen when teens share intimate images.
High School
Link takes you to Amy Hasinoff’s website
This link has tips, questions, and ways to start having conversations with youth about sexting.
Adults/18+
Link takes you to Scarleteen’s website
Scarleteen has great sex-positive resources all about empowering young people to explore their bodies and sexuality in safe, consensual, and non-shameful ways. This article answers some common questions about sexting.
Middle School • High School • Post-Secondary
Link takes you to WCSAPs website
These are presentations and handouts for youth or for adults about sexting, the pro's and con's, and the what-if's.
Middle School • High School • Adults
Link takes you to a PDF on WCSAP’s website
This is the Facilitator's Guide for the Youth & Adult Awareness Presentations on Sexting.
Adults/18+
Link takes you to Tech Safety App’s website
This app explores harassment, impersonation, and safety online and with phones, other devices, and your location. You will find tips on privacy, safety, documenting what's been happening, and where to get help.
All Ages
Link takes you to Hazelden Publishing’s website
This evidence-based program helps teens recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive relationships. It is during the critical preteen and teen years that young people begin to learn the skills needed to create and foster positive relationships. Safe Dates equips young people with the tools they need to develop these important life skills. Highly engaging and interactive, Safe Dates reflects the issues today's teens face. This is intended to be facilitated by trained facilitators. In Eau Claire County, we facilitate Safe Dates at Augusta High School, Fall Creek High School, McKinley Charter School, ECASD schools through Systems of Care and Life Without Limits, and through community organizations including Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association's Building Bridges program, Western Dairyland's Fresh Start Program and more.
Middle School • High School