The goal of the NetSmartz Workshop is to extend the safety awareness of children to prevent victimization and increase self-confidence whenever they go online. These goals include to

• enhance the ability of children to recognize dangers on the Internet
• enhance the ability of children to understand that people they first "meet" on the Internet should never be considered their friend
• encourage children to report victimization to a trusted adult
• support and enhance community education efforts
• increase communication between adults and children about online safety

The NetSmartz Workshop teaches children the rules for online safety.

• I will tell an adult I trust if anything makes me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
• I will ask my parents or guardian before sharing my personal information.
• I won't meet in person with anyone I have first "met" online.