Cyberbullying and Internet Safety Let’s take it on together By: The Student Council

What is cyberbullying? The use of communication technologies such as - text messages . - social networking site. - mobile phones. to support hurtful, repeated actions that are done on purpose online.

Nearly 47% of young people have been bullied online before. 70% of students report seeing frequent bullying online. 81% of young people think bullying is easier to get away with online than in person. Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse. Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and commit cyber bullying. About 58% of young people admit someone has said hurtful things to them online.

Where To be careful Social Media: Snapchat, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Musicly, Twitter Online Gaming: Steam, PSN, XBox, Online phone games General internet sites including Youtube

What could you do? Don't reply to people who harass or annoy you. Be careful who you add as 'friends'. Save the messages as evidence. Block the sender or change your privacy settings.

Act early, don't let problems develop. Make your own decisions - be aware of peer pressure. Tell someone you trust. Beware of your cyber footprint. -Everything you do online, stays online

Who do you go to? your pathway to support Friends and Family Tutor Teacher Year head-Mr Crawley Counsellor- Ms O’ Regan Chaplain - Mr McGroarty Other counsellors - Ms Clince, Mr Keane, Mr Brady Principal or deputy principals your pathway to support

Are there any other supports? www.childline.ie or call 1800-666666 in confidence www.webwise.ie www.bully4u.ie dublin15@jigsaw.ie www.reachout.com www.internetsafety.ie www.barnardos.ie www.watchyourspace.ie

A short video on Cyber Bullying

Let’s take it on together