Children: Internet safety and cyberbullying

South African Police Service

Children: Internet safety and cyberbullying
Children: Internet safety and cyberbullying. Photo: SAPS

Technology means that bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards or street corners. Cyberbullying can occur anywhere, even at home, via email, texts, cell phones, and social media websites 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with potentially hundreds of people involved.

For those who suffer cyberbullying, the effects can be devastating, leaving you feeling hurt, humiliated, angry, depressed, or even suicidal.

But no type of bullying should ever be tolerated.

These tips can help you protect yourself or your child online and deal with the growing problem of cyberbullying.

Read more at Child Safety

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