E-Safety Challenge College

Learning Objectives Understanding the definition of ‘cyber’ bullying and the affect it can have on the victim.

Video Before you watch the cyber bullying video, please be aware that it is a sensitive subject and can be quite upsetting to watch. Click to open video

The behaviours involved in cyber bullying can include: ◦ Sending mean text, , or instant messages; ◦ Posting nasty pictures or messages about others on Web sites or in blogs; ◦ Using someone else's user name to spread rumours or lies about someone (stolen identity). ◦ Silent calls ◦ Abusive verbal messages

What do I do if I get cyber bullied? If you get messages that upset you on your profile, on your phone, or when playing games, consider the following advice. If you get messages that upset you on your profile, on your phone, or when playing games, consider the following advice. Mobile Phones: Mobile Phones: ◦ Don't reply to text messages that are meant to harass or upset you. This is likely to encourage the bully ◦ Leave your name off the voic message, so bullies won’t be certain who it is they are calling ◦ Ignore the cyber bully. Try switching off the phone sometimes. The bully might get bored. Internet: Internet: ◦ Don't reply to messages that are meant to harass or upset you. This is likely to encourage the bully ◦ Keep the message: you don't have to read it, but keep it as proof of harassment. It is vital to have a record of the incident when you look for help or want to report it. ◦ Report problems to people who can do something about it. You can take control by not putting up with offensive content or by reporting it to the website owners when you come across it. Incidents that could be illegal should be reported to the authorities ◦ Block the sender. You don’t have to put up with someone harassing you - block unwanted senders! ◦ Tell someone you trust. Talking to your parents, friends, a teacher or a trustworthy person is usually the first step in dealing with any issue.

Respect… …yourself and respect others - being online is very public and very real, although it doesn’t always feel that way. Know your rights  Be creative!  Be yourself!  Be in control!  Be Safe! Young people

E-Safety Booklet Produce a poster on cyber bullying – complete page 10 to help you prepare. Transfer this information into a poster