{"id":14080,"date":"2021-10-01T20:22:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T19:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/digilearn\/?p=14080"},"modified":"2023-05-04T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T11:07:12","slug":"communicate-trolling-bullying-and-abusive-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/digilearn\/2021\/10\/01\/communicate-trolling-bullying-and-abusive-behaviour\/","title":{"rendered":"Communicate: trolling, bullying and abusive behaviour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trolling (15%) and bullying, abusive behaviour or threats (8%) account for 23% of the potential risks encountered by UK internet users aged 13+ (Ofcom, 2022<\/a>). Understanding how the platform works can help children and young people reduce the likelihood of this potential risk by managing whose messages and posts they see, and how to mute or block people who may be trolling, bullying or abusing them.<\/p>\n

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“It is important not to get too hung up on the fact that your child has experienced bullying online, but to recognise that they have been bullied and need the same support as they would if they had experienced any other type of bullying. Take their concerns seriously, remain calm, and consider what they would like to happen.” Respect Me<\/a><\/p>\n

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This guidance aims to support teachers educate learners about the control they have over devices and accounts and how this knowledge can reduce contact, block unwanted communication or report abusive behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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In order to\u00a0communicate with others\u00a0<\/b>online, learners usually need access to:<\/p>\n