YHGfL / eSafety / Cyberbullying

Stop Cyberbullying Now

Cyberbullying is a feature of many young people's lives, and also adults and those who work with young people. The effect of cyberbullying on victims can be invasive, relentless, and devastating.

YHGfL are working alongside the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) to help raise awareness of cyberbullying in our region and help our schools develop stategies to tackle it.

A key part of our partnership was the hosting of a YHGfL/ABA regional conference on cyberbullying in May 2009. The conference offered one of the first opportunities anywhere for delegates to consider the implications of the new DCSF guidance on keeping school staff safe from cyberbullying, and there is growing evidence on this being a real issue for adults working with young people.

In this video from the joint ABA/YHGfL cyberbullying conference, John Stead, Regional Advisor for the ABA tells us why cyberbullying is such an important issue for schools to consider.

 

John Stead

As part of our support for anti-bullying work we have presented highlights of the conference along with a wealth of information on cyberbullying to help schools understand the issues and tackle it head-on.

 

Daydreaming A fantastic video resource for primary schools to use to raise awareness of the issue of cyberbullying, created by Cleeve Primary School, Hull in conjunction with YHGfL

 

What is cyberbullying? Exploring the impact and incidence of cyberbullying amongst young people today.

 

How can schools begin to tackle cyberbullying? Practical first steps for schools in raising awareness of and addressing cyberbullying.

 

Case Studies   Two short video case studies looking at how schools have started to address cyberbullying within their establishments.

 

What resources are available for schools? A look at the wide range of resources available to help schools address cyberbullying.

 

Creating resources to raise awareness of cyberbullying A showcase of cyberbullying-themed resources created by schools around our region to inspire others.

 

How can we protect staff from cyberbullying? Schools need to take the cyberbullying of staff seriously, and staff themselves need to know how to keep themselves safe.

 

How can young people tackle cyberbullying? A look at how young people can help tackle cyberbullying in schools through peer mentor schemes.

 

What advice can we give to young people? Clear, simple and consistent advice about how to deal with cyberbullying.