October is bully prevention month.
As you know, cyberbullying is a crisis that many schools, parents and, worst of all, teens are facing these days. From time to time we publish resources and information here on the Crisis Intelligence Blog with the aim of creating awareness and providing resources and helpful information to those seeking it.
This month, we aren’t alone.
Facebook, Twitter and Google have each launched some informative and helpful content aimed at providing teachers and parents with need-to-know basics when it comes to cyberbullying. Below, you’ll find links to each platform’s resource / information on this important topic.
Facebook, Twitter and Google educate teachers and parents about their platform and cyberbullying
- Facebook’s Family Safety
- Twitter Safety Tips for Parents
- Google+ and PopSugar Moms will be hosting a series of Google Hangouts on a number of different cyberbullying related issues
Cyberbullying resources and information from the Crisis Intelligence blog:
- Cyberbullying: 7 Steps for Schools and Additional Resources
- Cyberbullying: Monitoring Tools and Tips for Parents
- Monitoring Sudents’ Social Media Activity: Guidelines For Schools
As I said above, cyberbullying is a huge societal crisis affecting today’s youths. More and more teens are resorting to desperate attempts to escape the perils of this digital and malicious reality. October is dedicated to creating awareness and providing information and answers to those seeking it. That said, please share this blog post with the members of your community (personal, business or otherwise) who might benefit from the resources listed here. Along with this, I welcome you to add to this resource by posting links to other resources in the comments section below.
Thanks for your help on spreading the word – and I wish everyone a safe and bully-free October. With this, I leave you with the following video by CyberSmile.
Image credit: captured from the CyberSmile video posted above
Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a coveted keynote speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today’s leading organizations faced with the greatest risks. Learn more about Melissa and her work here.
Leave a Reply