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eNewsletter: Volume 29, Number 4 - April 2008
In This Issue
Editorial
Our Top Stories
McGruff Corner
Resources
Justice for Victims, Justice for All
Americans will come together April 13 to 19 to mark National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year's event is dedicated to the noble theme "Justice for Victims, Justice for All." Because we are all vulnerable to crime, this theme is particularly compatible with our own mission.
Swatting: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?
Swatting is a relatively new phenomenon in which criminals call 911 for thrills. It couldn't be a more dangerous game.
Staying Safe at the Mall
NCPC is partnering with Simon Property Group to promote messages of personal safety and crime prevention in Boca Raton, FL.
Personal Vigilance in the Fight Against Fraud
There is no surefire way to ensure that your name and credit are completely secure. The best line of defense against scam artists and identity thieves is your own personal vigilance.
The McGruff® Kid Safe Browser
Thanks to a partnership with the Children’s Educational Network, McGruff the Crime Dog® and his message of crime prevention and safety is coming soon to a PC near you! The Children’s Educational Network has designed and unveiled the brand-new McGruff Kid Safe Web Browser to provide young children with a safe place to surf the Net. This new, interactive web browser is available for free, and features the NCPC characters, McGruff and Scruff®.
The McGruff Kid Safe Web Browser will allow access to more than 10,000 websites—all pre-screened for child-appropriate content—while keeping them safe from more mature content. The accessible websites include thousands that are helpful for doing homework and others rich with educational games. McGruff.org will act as the browser’s homepage and an animated, interactive McGruff character will guide children around the Internet. The McGruff Kid Safe Web Browser also comes loaded with customizable features to help tailor a safe and enjoyable online experience for boys and girls alike. Get more information and order your free browser today at www.mcgruffbrowser.com!
The Children’s Educational Network is a software company that develops and markets a fully integrated suite of Internet software products that provide children a safe platform and meaningful tools to accelerate their education, entertainment, and exploration of the "Information Superhighway.”
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This publication was made possible through Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 2008-DD-BX-K071 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Opinions are those of NCPC or cited sources and do not necessarily reflect U.S. Department of Justice policy or positions. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime.
The National Crime Prevention Council is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Contributions are welcomed and are tax deductible.
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