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ASSOCIATED LINKS
Missing
It is brought to students in Massachusetts, free of charge due to the efforts of District Attorney Tim Cruz, and the generous donation of
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation to Web Wise Kids,
Live Wires Design, LTD., and The High Tech Crime Consortium.
"Missing" is presented on two discs. It tells the story of a teenager who meets a predator online and is lured away from home.
In Disc 1, players take on the role of a police detective, examining chat room conversations between Zack and his new "friend" Fantasma.
In Disc 2, players continue to follow clues to assist police to discover Zack's location and ultimately reunite him with his family.
Based on a true story, the "Missing" game uses a fun and positive approach to teach children how to avoid becoming victimized on the Internet so they can surf safely and confidently.
"Missing", is the first program in this three program series. It is designed to be played in a classroom setting, under the supervision of a police officer or teacher.
It takes approximately 6 classes to complete, and is many students first experience with Internet safety.
IN THE MISSING PROGRAM
The Missing Program Training Manual
The Internet Safety Plan
The Legal Dilemma Workshop
The Opening Argument Workshop
The Massachusetts Launch of the Missing Program
District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz was invited to Washington D.C. on October 1, 2003
to receive recognition for his work with the "Missing" Internet Safety Program.
District Attorney Cruz was applauded for his community-wide strategy to provide a united front against on-line predators.
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation, joined by leading members of Congress announced at a press conference on Capitol Hill, a major grant given to Web Wise Kids to distribute this unique Internet safety computer game to schools across the United States.
Massachusetts was chosen as one of three recipients due to District Attorney Cruz´s success with the implementation of the program in Plymouth County.
The Massachusetts Launch was held on November 6, 2003, at the Hewlett Packard Company in Cambridge.
Drew Ann Wake of Live Wires Design Ltd., the Developer of the Program, applauded District Attorney Cruz´s impressive grassroots network to protect children.
In her address, Wake stated, " District Attorney Tim Cruz is the first in the United States
to train teachers and police officers together to effectively deliver this valuable program.
He has established a solid foundation for a statewide network, which will serve as the national model for the United States of America. "
of The Missing Game, The Mirror Image Game and The AirDogs Game
for all Middle schools across Massachusetts
Norfolk District Attorney William Keating and Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley joined Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz
at the Massachusetts Launch of the "Missing" Program
PRESS RELEASES-THE MISSING PROGRAM
September 24, 2002
middle Schools across Massachusetts
October 6, 2003
November 4, 2003
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