Presents an overview of the benefits and risks of Web-based interactions for youth. Discusses, as an illustrative example, the psychosocial effects of online "grooming" practices that are designed to lure and exploit children by enticing them, typically in a nonsexual way, toward a sexual encounter. Suggests constructive solutions and a plan for…

Presents two case studies that illustrate the emerging strategies of school systems as they attempt to ensure the safety of youth online. The initial focus of creating a framework for Internet safety has emphasized the role of the schools since students have gained access to cyberspace in schools at a faster rate than in the home. (SLD)

Examines the evolving area of cyberviolence, drawing on a pioneering study to discuss benefits and risks of online interaction among adolescent girls. Data from an online survey of adolescent girls who use the Internet introduce educators to the social and cultural communities of the Internet, a virtual venue with unique perspectives on power,…