Friday, March 30, 2007

Miss America joins local effort to promote Internet safety


Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:43 PM EDT

Miss America Lauren Nelson shows off her new honor as an honorary deputy sheriff with the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
Seven years ago Lauren Nelson found herself almost the victim of an online predator. Now, the 20-year-old Miss America is helping children, teens and parents learn how to avoid similar situations.

Her experience came during a sleep-over with several friends, all in their early teens. While on the Internet they interacted with a man who approached them online. "We gave him information (about ourselves) not knowing how dangerous it would be," she explained this week during a visit to Bedford. The man later approached one of her friends.

Now she uses her platform as Miss America to help others learn the truth about the dangers of the Internet.

"There are tips that I give to kids, there are tips that I give to parents," she said this week. "Kids, don't talk to strangers, don't share personal information and involve an adult if you feel uncomfortable.
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