Cyberbullying Respect for Self and Others Safe and

Cyberbullying Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying involves the use of ICT such as Internet and mobile phones to deliberately harm others. Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Cyberbullying is an unacceptable behaviour. Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Examples of Cyberbullying • Sending offensive/rude/insulting messages or pictures (Case study 1) • Deliberately excluding a person from online activities such as a chat (Case Study 2) • Spreading rumours/ lying about someone (Case Study 3) • Sending threats messages • “Fighting” online using vulgar language Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Preventing Cyberbullying • Be polite to others online • Never give out personal information online • Never tell anyone your passwords, not even your friends • Never open an email from someone you don’t know or from bullies • Don’t send messages when you are angry Source : FAQ about Cyberbullying, www. Cyberbullying. Ca, Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Dealing with Cyberbullying • Tell an adult / talk to a friend you trust • Don’t respond to a rude/ mean email or text message • Stay phone, chat or email free for a few days See more at http: //www. stoptextbully. com/ Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Guiding Principles • Respect for Self and Others • Safe and Responsible Use 3–Step Process Sense, Think and Act Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use

Where can I get help? • Approach your school teacher / School Counsellor • Singapore Children's Society's Tinkle Friend: 1800 -274 -4788 • Touchline: 1800 -377 -2252 Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use