Combating Cyberbullying: A Guide to Internet Safety
Cyberbullying
and Internet Safety
By: The Student Council
Let’s take it on together
What is cyberbullying?
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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.
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Nearly 47% of young people have been
bullied online before.
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70% of students report seeing frequent
bullying online.
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81% of young people think bullying is easier
to get away with online than in person.
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Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or
trusted adult of their abuse.
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Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be
victims and commit cyber bullying.
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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?
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Don't reply to people who harass or annoy
you.
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Be careful who you add as 'friends'.
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Save the messages as evidence.
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Block the sender or change your privacy
settings.
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Act early, don't let problems develop.
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Make your own decisions - be aware of peer
pressure.
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Tell someone you trust.
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Beware of your cyber footprint.
-Everything you do online, stays online
Who do you go to?
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Friends and Family
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Tutor
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Teacher
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Year head-Mr Crawley
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Counsellor- Ms O’ Regan
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Chaplain - Mr McGroarty
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Other counsellors - Ms Clince,
Mr Keane, Mr Brady
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Principal or deputy principals
your
pathway
to support
Are there any other
supports?
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www.childline.ie or call 1800-666666 in
confidence
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www.webwise.ie
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www.bully4u.ie
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dublin15@jigsaw.ie
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www.reachout.com
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www.internetsafety.ie
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www.barnardos.ie
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www.watchyourspace.ie
A short video on Cyber Bullying
Let’s take it on together
This comprehensive guide, presented by The Student Council, sheds light on the prevalence of cyberbullying, emphasizing the need for vigilance on platforms like social media and online gaming. It provides practical tips on how to handle cyberbullying incidents, urging individuals to act early, protect their digital footprint, and reach out to trusted individuals for support. Furthermore, it lists various resources available to those affected by cyberbullying, stressing the importance of seeking help and taking proactive measures to stay safe online.
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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? 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
