O'Callaghan Middle School

Cyberbullying is an online crime against one person by one or more persons.

You may not see it or feel it but it hurts emotionally, physically and socially.

Provided below is information and links to help you understand what it is and how you can help your child(ren).

Cyberbullying is Anti-social behavior!

A Parental guide to cyberbullying

Are you cybersafe?

Cybersafe or Cybersavvy?

Keeping our kids safe (CCSD)

Check out the following resources to learn more about preventing cyberbullying:

• www.ncpc.org provides information about stopping cyberbullying before it starts.
• Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts (PDF) provides useful information for parents.
• Cyberbullying.us provides cyberbullying research, stories, cases, downloads, fact sheets, tips and strategies, news headlines, a blog, and a number of other helpful resources on their comprehensive public service website.
• www.stopcyberbullying.org has a fun quiz to rate your online behavior, information about why some people cyberbully, and how to stop yourself from cyberbullying.
• www.wiredsafety.com provides information about what to do if you are cyberbullied.
• www.stopbullyingnow.com has information about what you can do to stop bullying.

All statistics from the 2006 Harris Interactive Cyberbullying Research Report, commissioned by the National Crime Prevention Council.

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Cyberbullying (wiredsafety)

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