Hi Everyone,
While there is much goodness coming out of cyberspace, there are some unfortunate malicious happenings that flourish in the digital world. This issue provides a moment to reflect on cyberbullying, and check out the many free resources that are available.
The more we know about cyberbullying, how to identify it, and resources to address it, the safer we are and the better our cyber community is.
Spread the word!
Lydia
@lkcyber
- Cyber Bullying Research Center
Provides up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents, with resources for parents, teens, adult victims and educators. cyberbullying.org
- Stop Bullying - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying; as well as relevant laws and policies in each state.
stopbullying.gov
- National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
In association with Stop Bullying, also provides flyers and programs on cyber bullying. ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators
Common Sense Media has the "Standing up, Not Standing By" toolkit for educators in elementary, middle and high school.
commonsensemedia.org/educators/cyberbullying-toolkit
- Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHO@)
Founded in 1997 WHO@ is a volunteer organization that fights online harassment through education of the general public, and education of law enforcement personnel. The following link has some good advice on how to respond to online abuse: haltabuse.org/help/respond.shtml
One of the oldest sites for Internet safety has some good advice and tools to keep kids safe online. safekids.com
- Parents Guide to Cyber Bullying
From Connect Safely this guide has some useful advice, tips and resources for parents. connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/cyberbullying_guide.pdf
- RSA Conference: CyberSafety Kids
Provides educational content and volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in playing a part in keeping our kids safe in today’s digital world. rsaconference.com/about/rsac-cyber-safety
- MIT Open Course: Network and Computer Security
First-year graduate course within the Computer Systems and Architecture Engineering concentration.
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-857-network-and-computer-security-spring-2014/index.htm
- UK GCHQ Cyber First Advanced: Summer Courses for 17/18 year olds
Applications now open --> opportunity for 17/18 year olds to learn new cyber skills at free residential courses. Contact Cyber-First-Project@GCHQ.GSI.GOV.UK for more information. https://www.cesg.gov.uk/articles/cyberfirst-advanced
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