2008-03-10
Predators@yourkids.net
Prince George Citizen
"Get over your fear of the internet, do it fast, and get involved yourself in the technologies your children are using, said Merlyn Horton of the Safe OnLine Outreach Society. Your children are literally at stake, she said." More from the SOLOS Roadshow.
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2008-03-04
Online bullies face school scrutiny
Chilliwack Progress
SOLOS delivered an interactive multimedia presentation at Sardis secondary on Wednesday morning that covered things like the dangers of online use; Internet anonymity, or lack thereof; the permanency of images uploaded to the net; online identity creation; safe use practices; and the emerging trends in online youth culture.
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2008-02-27
Safety in cyberspace
Salmon Arm Observer
"You’re sending your 11-year-old child on a trip, alone, to Brazil. Would you say only, 'be home by five and don’t talk to strangers?'" Merlyn Horton of Safe OnLine Outreach Society speaks to parents at Shuswap Middle School.
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2008-01-30
Parents: Find out about online world
Burnaby Now
"Parents need to be involved in their children's online social lives to keep them safe, and an upcoming presentation will help them do that". Merlyn Horton of Safe Online Outreach Society is presenting Growing Up and Parenting in the Cyber-Age on Feb. 26, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.
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2007-02-22
Safe Surfing
Aldergrove Star
By Sheila Reynolds, Black Press
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2007-02-15
Education the key to keeping children safe online: Horton
Mission City Record
More education about online exploitation is needed in response to incidences like last week’s news of Austrian authorities uncovering a major child-pornography ring involving over 2,000 suspects from 77 countries, including up to 103 Canadian suspects.
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2006-07-29
How the Web Nets Traps the Young
The Vancouver Sun
Whether it is building a network of business contacts on LinkedIn or constructing an entire teen identity on the phenomenally successful MySpace, online social networking is booming across all age groups.
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2005-12-03
Internet and Kids: The New Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Marriage Uncensored
This Christian television show is shown nationally. Merlyn Horton (SOLOS Executive Director) appeared on show #310—"Internet and Kids".
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2005-09-19
Yellowhead Highway Roadshow
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Society (SOLOS) has received funding to present an internet safety awareness campaign (Roadshow) in five northern British Columbia communities. The Roadshows will be held in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers and Prince George with additional presentation in Hazelton and Burns Lake during late September and early October.
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2004-11-30
Safe OnLine Outreach Society (SOLOS) Looking for Community Support
SOLOS Press Release
MISSION, B.C. – The Safe OnLine Outreach Society will be holding an information session at the Mission Public Library this Thursday, December 2, 2004. The evening will present the past and current work of the Society and will provide citizens, interested in contributing to the society with an idea of its work.
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2004-11-30
Vancouver Foundation Funds Help (SOLOS) Create Organizational Assessment Tools
Press Release
The Vancouver Foundation contributed $30,000 to The Safe OnLine Outreach Society (SOLOS) for Organizational Assessment and Train the Trainer Project. The initiative, which is nearing completion, will provide organizations with tools to assess staff knowledge and organizational response to on-line sexual exploitation.
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2004-07-22
VanCity Funds to Safe OnLine Outreach Society Keep Our Kids Safe
Press Release
VanCity Community Grants Foundation has contributed $9,450.00 to support the Safe OnLine Outreach Society (SOLOS) Road Show (public awareness campaign) in Mission and Langley B.C. The Road Show is a comprehensive awareness program on risks and opportunities in cyberspace targeting youth, parents and professionals (teachers, police officers, social workers, librarians, parole officers, youth outreach workers, cyber café employees, etc.)
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2004-06-18
SOLOS response to Holly Jones Murder

The tragedy of Holly Jones’ death has sparked news reports and commentary calling for legal reforms. More laws about child pornography will not however make a dent in the escalating nature of the publics’ exposure to explicit material depicting children unless also accompanied by more education and a realistic dialogue regarding the nature of sexual exploitation on the internet, the needs of victims, and the need to educate people who maybe experimenting with viewing child pornography online.
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2003-12-09
Group keeps an eye on the Web
Abbotsford Times
By Christina Toth - CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com
The Internet is a dangerous place. While it allows people to connect with each other around the world to an unprecedented degree, it also gives pedophiles anonymous access to an endless supply of potential victims.

In the virtual environment, children could be in their bedrooms talking to pedophiles through chatrooms while their parents sit unaware in the next room, said Merlyn Horton.

The Mission woman is now creating a program to train adults to keep children safe online.
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2003-06-05
SOLOS Newsletter
SOLOS
SOLOS' Newsletter produced in 2003.
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2003-05-15
Executive Director Awarded 2003 Outstanding Woman of the Year Award
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Society is happy to announce that Executive Director, Merlyn Horton, was awarded the Myrtle Evertt, 2003 Outstanding Woman of the Year Award last night at the Club’s Gala Dinner. This Award recognizes Horton’s contribution to youth work, community education and activism regarding the sexual exploitation of children and youth.
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2002-10-15
SOLOS ED to Appear on Vicki Gabereau Show
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Project, (SOLO) is pleased to report Project Coordinator, Merlyn Horton will be appearing on the Vicki Gabereau Show on CTV airing on Thursday October 17th, 2002.

2002-09-06
Keynote Presentation in Dundee, Scotland
Press Release
August 26, 2002 MISSION, B.C. – The Safe OnLine Outreach Project, (SOLO) is pleased to announce that Project Coordinator, Merlyn Horton has been invited to speak in Dundee Scotland on September 6, 2002 on the topic of online sexual exploitation from a Canadian perspective. A mix of 150 professionals from social work, health, education, police, and volunteer organizations will attend the Conference, entitled “Multi-disciplinary Perspectives on the Exploitation of Children”.
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2002-08-26
SOLOS Director to Deliver Keynote in Scotland
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Project, (SOLO) is pleased to announce that Project Coordinator, Merlyn Horton has been invited to speak in Dundee Scotland on September 6, 2002 on the topic of online sexual exploitation from a Canadian perspective.
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2002-07-11
SOLOS Website Launch
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Project, (SOLO) is pleased to announce the launch of their website. (www.safeonlineoutreach.org) The site will offer information about sexual exploitation on the Internet and links to safety information for youth and adults.
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2002-02-24
Soroptomists come through for SOLOS
Press Release
The Safe OnLine Outreach Society is pleased to acknowledge the donation of $750 dollars from the Soroptimist of Abbotsford and Mission toward the cost of a new computer.
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2001-01-17
SOLOS Response to Landslide Child Pornography Bust
SOLOS Press Release
When the Landslide Corporation was busted in Texas in 1999, over 30,000 names of subscribers, with their visa numbers and home addresses were found.
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