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Cyber World
The Cyber World is constantly evolving and it can be a challenge to keep up to date and stay safe. In this section there is info ranging from research and real life stories to the legal consequences of posting or forwarding in the cyber world. Learn how to Keep Safe and Cyber Savy -protect your name, your images and your reputation. You can report illegal and offensive content on the internet here
Cyber bullying can have devastating consequences for the victim, their family and friends and even the perpetrator. These real life stories show what can happen when things spiral out of control in cyberworld.
S-press and headspace want you to know more about cyber bullying. they want to hear your stories and answer your questions. Over the next 12 months, they want to make sure that you get more information. This will include:
- tips, hints and ways to help prevent being cyber bullied
- how you can help a help a friend experiencing cyber bullying
- learning about the effects of cyber bullying, from sadness, anxiety to depression
- the different types and methods of bullying
- learning whether you are a bully (you can be a bully without knowing it!), how and why to stop being a bully
- knowing why people bully
- how to report cyber bullying (it can be a crime!)
- and, most importantly hear your experiences about overcoming bullying and your questions relating to the topic
- Youth Beyond Blue - Cyber Bullying Information and Links from Youth Beyond Blue
- The Wood Verdict - A brilliant article and how to guide on Cyber Bullying from 17 year old Girlfriend magazine Write Tom Wood
Take the acma Cybersmart Quiz and find out how cybersmart you are!
STR8TLK has great info on mobile phones - from how much it can cost to what you can send and receive.
There are some very real consequences for the things that you post or forward online or from your mobile phone. Laws are changing constantly in cyberworld so check out the latest details here and make sure you keep yourself safe from the law.
Bullying No Way! also has a great range of information about bullying.
