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Today marks the start of National Internet Safety Month, introduced by the US Senate to raise the level of awareness of the need for online safety. As part of the campaign, the Family Online Safety Institute's CEO, Stephen Balkam, and AT&T's Brent Olson issued statements supporting the need for Internet education and responsibility. Says Balkam:

“FOSI supports Internet Safety Month and we hope that by raising awareness during June and promoting a ‘culture of responsibility’ where  government, law enforcement, industry, teachers, parents and even kids themselves, all take part in establishing a safer internet, kids will begin to make wise choices online.”

Click here to read more from FOSI's web site.

Coincidently, the first meeting of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's newly formed Online Safety and Technology Working Group will take place during Internet Safety Month on June 4. The Group, established by the "Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act", will work with federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, FCC, and Department of Education, to evaluate industry efforts and make recommendations promoting online safety for children through education, labeling, and parental control technology. Learn more about the Group and its first meeting here.