ADVISORY, Oct. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHO: Web Wise Kids and the Entertainment Software Association
Foundation
WHAT: Press conference announcing the pre-release of AirDogs, a
computer game that demonstrates how online crimes -- software
piracy, fraud, extortion and bullying -- have lifelong legal
and social consequences for teens and their families. Web
Wise Kids, with a grant from the Entertainment Software
Association (ESAF) Foundation, will make AirDogs available
for existing Community Partners in all 50 states and is
expected to benefit more than 2 million students.
WHERE: 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children
Online
Sacramento Convention Center, 1600 J Street, Sacramento, CA
95814
For more information: http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov
DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
TIME: 12:15 p.m.
PLACE: 3rd Floor Ballroom - Check with Registration Desk to confirm
room number.
PARTICIPANTS:
-- Charlene Zettel, Director of the California Department of
Consumer Affairs
-- McGregor Scott, US Attorney, Eastern California
-- Dick Ackerman, Senate Republican Leader, California District 33
-- Monique Nelson, Executive Vice President, Web Wise Kids
-- Deborah Buyer, Senior Associate General Counsel, Entertainment
Software Association
-- Katie Canton, Teen Ambassador, Web Wise Kids
CURRENT FACTS:
An analysis of fraud convictions over recent years points to a disturbing trend. In the past, property offenses committed by minors usually consisted of shoplifting or burglary. Now teenagers are using their computer skills to perpetrate highly complex fraud schemes.
-- Internet Fraud -- Software Piracy -- Bullying & Extortion
Promo DVD to be provided.
Web Wise Kids is a California nonprofit organization founded with the mission of "empowering today's youth to make wise choices online." Since 2002, the company has specialized in providing easy to use, school-approved Internet safety education to youth ages 11 to 16 through computer games.