There has been a change regarding the rise of online predators. The Internet has been one of the most important technological advances of this century. The Internet has allowed people from all over the world to communicate with family, friends and strangers. But it also caused great concern. Since everyone communicates through online forums, social networks and chat rooms, it is impossible to understand who people are talking to. With the Internet, people are able to live more lives. With this technological advancement has come a notable increase in online predators. Predators can create different identities, choose new names, lie about their age, and use another person's image as their own. By being well educated on this topic, parents and children can change their perception of how they use the Internet. While there are many more outlets for online predators to reach whoever they want than ever before, there are still a number of warning signs and signals that parents can see to take immediate action, and with that action will come trouble with the law. forced execution for the accused. Additionally, educating your child and having open communication will help even more. There are also precautions regarding the parent that can help prevent it in the first place. Because technology is increasing so dramatically and children are more easily able to access the Internet at much younger ages, there is a need to make online predation more known to parents, who need to be well-versed in the strategies they can employ to prevent it. let it happen. To get started, you need an understanding of an online predator. Online predators can be any person, male or female, and are generally not pedophiles. Since online... halfway down the sheet of paper... ine. Youth and Society, 38(2), 135-154.ICE. (2014). Child Exploitation/Operation Predator. Child Exploitation/Operation Predator. http://www.ice.gov/predator/iSAFE. (2012). The leader in electronic safety training. Internet safety tips for students and parents. http://www.isafe.org/outreach/media/media_tips US Department of Justice. (August 2010). The National Strategy for the Prevention and Interdiction of Child Exploitation. http://www.justice.gov/psc/docs/natstrategyreport.pdf Wolak, J., David, F., Mitchell, K. J., & Ybarra, M. L. (2008). Online “predators” and their victims: Myths, realities, and implications for preventative treatment. American Psychologist, 63(2), 111-128. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.63.2.111Wolak, J., Finkelhor, D., & Mitchell, K. (2009). Trends in arrests of online predators. Crimes Against Children Research Center.http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/pdf/CV194.pdf