Cyberbullying

National Crime Prevention Council's Cyberbullying Advice for Kids:
 * Remember:**
 * Keep your password safe! You can tell your parents about it, but not anyone else — not even your best friend!
 * Don’t share secrets, photos, or anything online that might be embarrassing if someone found out (like your entire school!).
 * Set up email and instant messenger accounts with your parents. Make sure not to put your name, age, address, or phone number in your profile or screen name.
 * Don't send messages when you're angry. Wait until you cool off so you don't say something you'll regret. Remember __Scruff’s steps for getting along__.
 * Let bullies know that cyberbullying is not OK. If your friends are cyberbullying, tell them that it’s not funny and that cyberbullying hurts people.
 * Be as nice online as you are offline.
 * If a cyberbully is bothering you:**
 * Don't respond to emails or messages that are mean to you or your friends.
 * Don’t forward emails or messages that are mean or that spread rumors about other people.
 * Don't open emails or messages from someone you know is a bully.
 * Block anyone who acts like a cyberbully.
 * Save or print all messages from bullies.
 * Show the messages to an adult you trust—like a parent or a teacher—and ask for help. If the first adult you tell doesn't help you, keep telling until someone does.
 * from http://www.mcgruff.org/Advice/cyberbullies.php

McGruff PSA:

Bullying Resources from education.com

Cyberbullying Research Center: Excellent resource with prevention tips and response tips for parents.

Talent Show Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-7pldYvvQ

Kitchen Cyberbullying Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbtajOvAU10

Broken Friendship Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw9T26GPqpc

Hot or Not Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIFOWLRdPWI

Connect With Kids Info on Cyberbullying: http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/408_oct22/thisweek/081022_cyber.shtml

Center for the Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet: http://www.cyberbully.org/

Teen Angels: http://www.teenangels.org/