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Cyber-Bullying: Tips for Parents

Cyberbullying - digizen.org Here you will find key resources to help address the issue of cyberbullying. These include Childnet's cyberbullying film, Let’s Fight It Together, and a unique drama documentary produced by students with accompanying lesson plan. 1) Let's Fight It Together What we can ALL do to prevent cyberbullying is an award winning film produced by Childnet for the Department for Children Schools and Families to help sensitise young people to the pain and hurt which can be caused by cyberbullying. You are able to view the film online or order a copy here . A full Teachers’ Guide and lesson plan has been produced by Childnet for teachers to help in the preparation of showing this film and looking at the issues of cyberbullying which the film addresses. Upon viewing the film please fill in the online evaluation form . 2) Student Drama 'Laugh at it, you're part of it' Documentary in which Students record their responses to cyberbullying with extracts from their devised drama. 3) Digizen interactive

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