Police AssociAtion of novA scotiA 49 Bullying Awareness 40th Annua l Cr ime Preven t i on Gu i de 2010 PANS Cyberbullying Task Force A Community Problem, A Community Solution Bullying and cyberbullying happens inside and outside the classroom, at home and in the wider community. This means that we need a community-wide approach to deal with cyberbullying, an approach that involves parents and their children. In recognition of this fact, the Minister’s Task Force on Cyberbullying is supported by a range of groups representing community leaders, police and educators. The Task Force also wants to hear directly from the public via email, correspondence, Facebook and an online survey. Take a moment to pass along your thoughts. Remember, the Task Force has been asked to provide recommendations that focus on four key areas: intervention, education, assessment and policy. What is Bullying? What is Cyberbullying? Bullying is when someone does or says something to hurt someone else, according to the Kids Help Phone. It is always on purpose. Bullies can work on their own or in packs. Either way, bullying is about making someone feel small and powerless. Bullying can occur in many different places - at home, at school, in the community and using electronic mediums. Electronic or cyber bullying is a form of bullying that uses electronic devices or the internet to threaten, harass, embarrass, socially exclude, or damage reputations and friendships. Various forms of electronic bullying include: text message bullying; picture/video-clip bullying via mobile phone cameras; phone call bullying via mobile phone; email bullying; chat room bullying; bullying through instant messaging (IM); and bullying via websites. (From PREVNet) How Do We Prevent Bullying & Cyberbullying? No one asks to be bullied, and no one deserves it. It is important to remember that we can help stop bullying and cyberbullying. It is also important to remember that help is available and it is not your fault. Below are a number of websites related to bullying and cyberbullying. They contain important information for youth, parents/guardians, and community members. Government / NGO: PREVNet.ca – Canada’s national network of researchers, NGOs and governments committed to stop bullying, with important information for children, parents and teachers. Stopbullying.gov – The U.S. government website aimed at preventing bullying www.publicsafety.gc.ca - Public Safety Canada’s antibully report and webpage Websites for Youth/Teens Kids Help Phone – Kids Kids Help Phone – Teens StopABully.ca – Stop A Bully is an online program that allows students to report bullying to school officials. www.dotherightthingplayers.com - Do the Right Thing - A Halifax musical theatre show about bullying with young actors Websites for Parents/Guardians/Teachers/Community Bullying.org and Cyberbullying.ca, popular websites aimed at increasing awareness about this issue. www.ctf-fce.ca - The Canadian Teachers’ Federation page on cyberconduct and cyberbullying www.PinkShirtDay.ca – News, videos and stories about bullying www.programmedforsafety.org - Truro Police Department cybercop program www.definetheline.ca - Define the Line - a website about cyberbullying, from Dr. Shaheen Shariff Excerpted from www.cyberbullying.novascotia.ca
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