Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partners With Sprint to Tackle Internet Safety

Second year of partnership brings 4NetSafety(SM) program tips to young people and the adults in their lives

ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The continually evolving nature of the Internet and constant introduction of new media devices necessitate an adaptable education plan to keep young people safer online. As evidenced by the recent devastating events that have swept across our nation, cyberbullying, the sharing of personal information, and the misuse or malicious use of media continue to be major concerns for America's youth. As the nation's leading youth development agency, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Sprint have joined forces to address these issues and help better prepare today's young people to navigate their world - both real and virtual.

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Sprint's 4NetSafety(SM) program aims to open the lines of communication about Internet safety between young people and their caregivers. The online resource, www.4NetSafety.com, offers free tools from experts that address the perils that young people commonly encounter online and encourages positive dialogue about Internet safety. BGCA is now entering its second year of partnering with Sprint to provide 4NetSafey materials to Club members. BGCA will continue to make these educational tools available to the 4 million youth served by its network of Clubs through membership and community outreach, and BGCA and Sprint will explore additional ways to make sure this important information gets to the young people who need it.

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