July 16^th, 2009 – The Internet is becoming safer for children to chat with friends, do homework and play games.

Additional funding of $5.2 million over the next two years will support the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet which targets online child sex crimes, Internet luring and pornography.

This strategy allows undercover teams of police officers to monitor websites, chat rooms and newsgroups to identify suspected child predators and victims, and prevent further victimization. It also helps police investigators work with other agencies and jurisdictions to help apprehend offenders and assist victims.

Read about Child Safety on the Internet.