Children & Young People
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place online. It is when a person or a group of people use the internet (eg; via social media/ chat rooms), email, online games or any other kind of online technology to tease, upset, humiliate or threaten someone else
If you are being cyber bullied, the first step is to tell someone that you trust eg, your parents or a teacher. No-one should go through this alone.
For more information on cyber-bullying and what to do to stop it happening, see the following helpful websites:
Kidscape http://www.kidscape.org.uk are the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse.
Childline http://www.childline.org.uk/ No matter what you’re going through, you can always talk to a ChildLine counsellor on 1-2-1 chat for support and advice or you can call ChildLine at any time on 0800 1111 to speak to a counsellor. Calls are free and confidential.
Thinkuknow http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.