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February 28By Joanne Sweeney Online Reputation, Social Media, Young Minds Online

Cyberbullying..What Action is the Goverment Willing to Take to Tackle the Increase

Earlier this week it was announced that the NAPD will call on the Government to develop a national cyberbullying policy after survey conducted by Amárach Research, found that 16 per cent of students have experienced bullying online, a 33 per cent increase on last year. The recent reports led to debate about the actions the Government intend to take to tackle the increase on cyberbullying. We came across this and though it might be of interest to our readers. Topical Issue Debate The need for the government to outline what action it intends to take to tackle the increase in

February 24By Joanne Sweeney Social Media, Young Minds Online

Principles Call on Government to Introduce National Policy to Tackle Cyber-Bullying

The National Association of Principles and Deputy Principles has called upon the Government to introduce a National Policy to tackle Cyber-Bullying after a survey has found that there has been a 33% increase in Cyber-Bullying since last year. The findings, to be published today as the ISPCC launches its Anti-Bullying Month campaign, include: -16% of students admit to being a victim of cyber-bullying — a 33% increase on the 2013 figure; -Only 12% of parents knew about this bullying; -9% of students admit to having cyberbullied another student — an 80% rise; -Only a quarter of surveyed parents monitor their