Block Bullying On-line [one minute YouTube clip]

Online bullying is any kind of repeated harassment, verbal, psychological or physical abuse, carried out by an individual or group to deliberately upset others.

This short 1 minute video from the European Commission Film is good to get a discussion going with young people about what on-line bullying is, why it is always wrong and unacceptable. It is suitable to support the teaching of Internet Safety and Responsible Use at Level 2 and Level 3.

In particular it may be useful to support the following experience and outcome:

‘I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible.’

HWB 0-16a to HWB 4-16a

After watching the vidio you should consider sharing the following advice with your class:

  • 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, youth leader 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 www.thinkuknow.co.uk! Be creative! Be yourself! Be in control!



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