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Safety Net: -- A guide for safely surfing the net http://www.atg.wa.gov/InternetSafety/default.aspx Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information about threats and risks posed by the Internet, including hate messages, kiddie porn and identity theft. Divided into four areas: Consumers and the Internet, Kids and the Internet, Upholding the Law in Cyberspace and Partners. full description	How can I make the internet as safe as possible for my children? How can I protect my children against sexual offenders on the internet? How can I protect myself against crime when using the internet? What can I do about spam email? Where can I get information about internet service providers (ISPs)? What is law enforcement doing about crime in cyberspace?
Consumer Jungle http://www.consumerjungle.org/ Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Consumer Jungle is a new web-based program that helps turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep. Includes separate "camps" for students, teachers and parents, with games, projects, activities and classroom materials. full description	How can I teach my child to be a better consumer? How can I make my students more savvy consumers? Where can I find classroom resources on consumer law?
LifeSmarts http://www.lifesmarts.org/. Source: National Consumers League LifeSmarts is a classroom or group activity that teaches teens to be responsible consumers and citizens by focusing on Personal Finance, Health and Safety, Environment, Technology and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Teams may participate in a national competition. full description	What is the LifeSmarts program? What programs teach teens how to be responsible consumers?
An Introduction to Washington Small Claims Court http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=ne Source: Washington Courts An Overview of Washington's Small Claims Court. Topics covered include who can sue and be sued in Small Claims Court, how to file a claim, how to prepare and participate in a small claims trial, how to collect money awarded in Small Claims Court, and how to appeal a small claims decision. Includes links to Washington state laws and court rules for Small Claims Court. full description	What is Small Claims Court? Who can I sue in Small Claims Court? What types of claims are heard in Small Claims Courts? How much does it cost to sue in Small Claims Court? How do I sue in Small Claims Court? How do I start a Small Claims lawsuit? How do I prepare for the trial? What happens at the trial? What if the person I am suing does not appear for trial? How do I serve the notice on the person I am suing? Can I still settle a case after I sue in Small Claims Court? What do I do if I settle after suing in Small Claims Court? How do I prepare for and proceed in trial in Small Claims Court? How do I get the money I was awarded in Small Claims Court? Can I appeal a decision in Small Claims Court? How can I appeal a decision in Small Claims Court? I am involved in a dispute with a business. How can I resolve this dispute? I want to sue a business but can't afford to hire an attorney or can't find an attorney. What can I do? I'd like to sue a business, but the claim is very small. Is it worth going to court over?
Teen Consumer Scrapbook http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/ Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General A consumer information resource for teens broken down into the six subtopics of Transportation, Rights and Responsibilities, On Your Own, Privacy Issues, Health/Safety, Buying Goods and Services, and Finances. Each category includes information related to teens' legal and consumer needs. Designed by high school students to educate their peers. full description	Where can I find consumer information specifically for teens? Where can I find information for my teen about buying a car and other transportation issues? Where can I find information for teens or young adults about their rights and responsibilities? Where can I find consumer information for teens about living on their own? Where can I find resources for teens that explain health, safety and privacy issues?