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  Online victims 'need help centre'
Updated 10 February 2004, 15.00
It's important to take care when using the web
A children's charity says more needs to be done to help children who've had nasty experiences on the net.

Barnardo's wants the government to establish a centre staffed by people who are trained to deal with the problems caused by modern technology.

They would be able to help kids with a variety of issues - from being misled in chatrooms to child abuse.

Barnardo's also wants countries to work together to help stamp out internet crime across the world.

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Kids' groups are worried that net crime can only get worse as technology gets more advanced.

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They say digital cameras and web phones are making it easier for kids to get on to the net without being supervised.

Half of all children now have access to the net, which is great for them, but also for strangers who want to find a way to contact them.

Nobody knows quite how many have had bad experiences in chatrooms because many children are too scared or embarrassed to say.

What are your experiences of the web? Has anything happened which upset you or made you feel uncomfortable? Or do you take safe surfing seriously?

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