In the wake of reports from the NAPD that cyber-bullying has seen a 33% increase in just a year we have put together a few steps for a child or teen to take if they are being bullied online. 1. Firstly always remember what is happening is not your fault and that nobody deserves to be treated that way. 2. If you are being cyber-bullied tell someone you can trust, a parent, an aunt or uncle or a teacher. Noone can help you if they don’t know and nobody should have to deal with the upset caused by online bullying
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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
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Cyber-Bullying Cyber-bullying is like playground bullying, but it’s done either online or with cell phones. It can take the form of individual harassment, public humiliation, or both. The viral nature of online life and cell phones makes sending humiliating or degrading messages, pictures, or videos simple and immediate. And anonymous. Screen names easily disguise bullies’ identities. Sometimes they can even pretend to be the victims, posting comments that look like the victims wrote them. Other times, the cyberbullying can take the form of direct threats — either physical ones or social ones. (PBSParents) Cyber-bullying can really harm teens and
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We have designed an infographic on How to Protect Young Minds Online. Please share this on your social media platforms so we can educate and empower teens and tweens. Jillian O’Toole
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