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Internet Safety

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Discover the internet together.

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Gradual release of responsibility.

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Discuss and agree with your child the rules for

Internet use both at home and elsewhere.

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Don’t be too critical towards your child’s exploration of the

Internet.

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Bookmark a range of enjoyable and educational

sites that they can use regularly.

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Research topics linked with a hobby or school

work.

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Discover sites together.. Linked with favourite movie…. Favourite

author…..

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Know your children’s internet use

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Encourage respect for others

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Remember the positive aspects of the Internet outweigh the negative

aspects.

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Talk about the risks associated with the Internet

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Establish a routine to deal with upsetting , frightening or illegal activity online:• Do NOT respond or retaliate• Take a screen grab (image)• Save message•Talk to a parent.• Keep a record of times, frequency• Block / Report user• Report to www.hotline.ie• An Garda Siochana

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Areas of concern:Social Media Sites: Bebo, Facebook,Twitter etc Ask.fm Spill.it ?????????Facebook Meme???

Instant Messaging: A text record can be put in place

Pornography: Close the page and move on.

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Personal safety & Wellbeing

A support network.Protect your self

Be careful not to reveal too much about yourself

Be careful how you treat others in person and online.

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Cyberbullying

www.abc.tcd.ie Anti-Bullying Centre Trinity College, Dublinwww.webwise.ie NCTE Dept of Ed & Skills

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WHAT IS BULLYING?

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WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING?

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CYBER BULLYING

Technological Devices

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Internet

Mobile Phone

CYBER BULLYING

Psychological rather

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Physical

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TYPES OF CYBER BULLYING

Personal IntimidationImpersonationExclusionPersonal HumiliationFalse Reporting

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CYBER BULLYING CAN BEDirect Text, Instant Messaging. Stealing

Passwords. Blogs. Profiles. Web Sites. Sending Pictures through e-mail or mobile phones. Internet polling. Interactive gaming. Sending malicious code. Sending Porn or other Junk e-mail. Impersonating/ Posing.

By Proxy Using accomplices (who may be

unaware!). Eg Parents; Teachers

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PREVENTION OF CYBER BULLYING

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School

HomeYouth

OrganisationsYoung People

Community

Service Providers

KEY ADVICE FOR PARENTSLook out for signs of BullyingConfirm Bullying: Target Duration Frequency IntentionReport Cyber BullyingRespond Appropriately

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GOLDILOCKS & THE CYBER PARENTS

Respond Appropriately

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CYBER BULLYING

Key Advice for Young People

Don’t replyKeep the messageTell SomeoneBlock the SenderReport Problems

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Useful Websites:

www.internetsafety.ie

www.webwise.ie

www.watchyourspace.ie

www.childline.ie

www.hotline.ie

www.barnardos.ie

www.npc.ie

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Booklet Resources:

“Get with it” series

“Let’s beat bullying”

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Filtering Technologies:

Top Tips for Internet Safety•Discover the internet together.•Gradual release of responsibility.•Discuss and agree with your child the rules for Internet use both at home and elsewhere.•Don’t be too critical towards your child’s exploration of the Internet.•Bookmark a range of enjoyable and educational sites that they can use regularly.•Discover sites together.. Linked with favourite movie…. Favourite author…..•Know your children’s internet use.•Encourage respect for others.•Remember the positive aspects of the Internet outweigh the negative aspects.•Talk about the risks associated with the Internet.•Monitor and check in with your child regarding their emotional well being.

Calm and supportive response.