Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying
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What is Cyberbullying?

• Cyberbullying involves the use of ICT such as
  Internet and mobile phones to deliberately harm
  others.

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• Cyberbullying is an unacceptable behaviour.

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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

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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 dont know
  or from bullies
• Dont send messages when you are angry

Source FAQ about Cyberbullying,
www.Cyberbullying.Ca,
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Dealing with Cyberbullying

• Tell an adult / talk to a friend you trust
• Dont 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/
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3Step Process
Guiding Principles

• Respect for Self and Others
• Safe and Responsible Use

• Sense, Think and Act

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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