The following
web sites contain a range of resources that
relate to Internet Safety, Cyberbullying and
the
Law in these matters.
Stop
Cyberbullying
This site clearly
sets out the causes, types and impacts of online
bullying. Topics and strategies are categorised
according to age groups. It is an easy to follow
web site.
Stop
Bullying Now!
This site was
established by the US department of Health
Resources and Services Administration. It is
an excellent sourec of infomration with animated
case studies and scenarios that can be downloaded
and viewed by parents, students and teachers.
Bullying.
No Way!
An excellent
web site that provides a range of resources
to help members of the community to understand
the issues, behaviours and changes that need
to be implemented to combat bullying. It was
created by educational organisations from across
Australia.
Cyberbullying
Canada
A Canadian web
site that neatly sets out the characteristics
of cyberbullying and the steps that can be
taken to combat cyberbullying.
Web
Aware: Challenging Cyber Bullying
This web site provides an overview of the cyber bullying problem and the strategies
that one can apply to deal with the problem.
BBC
Bullying Site
An excellent
web site from the BBC in the UK. It examines
the issue of bullying and cyberbullying. It
includes a guide for dealing with bullies.
Students will find this site both enjoyable
and informative to explore. It includes interviews
with experts in the field.
Cybersmart
Kids Online
This site will
help you and your family to find out how to
be cybersmart and use the internet safely.
It's a young person's guide to smart 'net surfing,
chatting and emailing. It provideds guides
for young and old people.
Chat
Danger Online
This site isall
about the potential dangers on interactive
services online like chat, IM, online games,
email and on mobiles.
Keeping
Safe on MySpace
This site clearly
sets out the steps one should take when setting
up a MySpace account on the Internet. It also
provides resources relating to online bullying
and online predators.
Net
Alert ~ Internet Safety Australia
Established by
the Australian Government and the Internet
Safety Advisory Body. This site provides practical
advice on Internet safety, parental control
and filters for the protection of children,
students and families.
Internet
Content Filtering and Blocking
This site was
set up by Electronic Frontiers Australia. It
provides detailed information regarding the
filtering and blocking of unwanted Internet
content. The information provides information
regarding free filters that are available for
home use. It provides practical advice on Internet
safety, parental control and filters for the
protection of children, students and families.
Internet
Filtering Software Reviews
This site simply
reviews the top ten filtering software applications.
Google
Filtering
This preferences
or options page at Google allows you to set
filtering levels.
You
Tube Safety Tips
A brief page
that sets out tips for using YouTube
Internet
Industry Association
Internet Industry
Association: Review the law in relation to
the Internet at Australia's co-regulatory body.
ACMA:
Making and Internet Complaint
This Australian
government web site provides information on
how to make an Internet complaint.
Australian
High Tech Crime Centre
This site provides
information on harassment, threats and defamation
in relation to Internet abuse.
