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Here you are going to find tips for parents, activities for teachers and information for youth. There will be links to some webpages that will give more resources as well as a list of books that can be helpful.
Common Sense Tips to safeguard yourself
1. Vary your routine. Change your patterns in life
2. Pay attention to your intuition. If you think the bully is getting angrier, back off
3. Don't overload yourself with carrying books or materials.
4. Check your surrounding when walking or getting in or off the bus
5. Go around with groups of friends
6. If you feel in danger, get help
7. If something occurs, let an adult know
What parents can do to limit cyber bullying
Keep an eye on the programs your children are watching, it could be giving a negative view point.
Talk with your child about online dangers
Spend time online with your child exploring positive sites and teaching responsible use of the internet
Set limits with your child, determining when and how long to surf the web
Protect your password, which should b required to go online, and enter your child each time the the Internet is used
Station computers with Internet access in the family areas of your residence - not in the the child's room.
Utilize blocking software
Always maintain access to your child's online account and randomly check his/her email
Never give a child your credit card number
Find out what computer safeguards are utilized by your child's school, public library and at the home
Talk with your child about bullying and what it is and what it isn't.
Keep in contact with other parents if there are concerns about cyber bullying
Teach your child about the dangers of gossip, criticism, and negative talk
Parent tips for bullied behavior
Watch for signs - mood swings, "not feeling well"
Listen carefully - Take all the concerns seriously, be sure your child knows the difference between tattling and telling
It is never okay - Children need to know that is never all right to harass, threaten, or harm another person
Be willing to tell - If you know of an incident at the school, inform a teacher, councilor or principle.
Get more advice and help - read books, online and research, educate yourself
Model empathetic behavior
Encourage children who are observers to act upon the situation
Teach children to have respect for differences
Books
The New Bully Free Classroom: 100 Tips and Strategies for Teachers. Allan Beane
Sticks and Stones. Emily Bazelon
Bully Proofing Children: A practical, Hands on guide to stop bullying. Joanne Scaglione
Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young people learn to use the internet safely and responsibly. Nancy Willard
Web links
http://www.cyberbullyingprevention.com/
http://www.eyesonbullying.org/
http://stopbullyingnow.com/
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/kab/
Youth Resources
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