bullying and harassment
Mobile technology has opened up new ways of doing things. Unfortunately, this includes bullying and harassment. It’s often called ‘cyberbullying’.
At its most basic it involves sending unpleasant texts or emails. More and more though, bullies are also using camera phones, digital cameras and websites to bully and harass others. By recording instances of bullying, then publishing them on the internet, they can increase the humiliation and isolation of their victim.
Cyberbullying affects children and adults. We all need to know how best to deal with it.
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theft of personal information
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bullying and harassment on the mobile – talking points for children
Here are some suggestions for your children, to avoid situations where they can be harassed or bullied.
where to next?
For more about bullying and harassment, the following sites contain information on the subject of bullying in general:
For further information on bullying and text messages, visit the National Children's Home
Teachers resources: For a free short film tackling the issue of mobile bullying, click here.
