1. GARDA SECONDARY SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
CONNECT WITH RESPECT
GARDA SECONDARY SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
GARDA DAVID PRENDERGAST
JUVENILE LIAISON OFFICER

2. Bullying
“…unwanted negative behaviour, verbal, psychological or physical conducted, by an individual or group against another person (or persons) and which is repeated over time…” DES Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools (2013)

3. It happens when a person is:
Tormented
Threatened
Harassed
Humiliated
Embarrassed
Assaulted

4. What is Cyberbullying? Bullying that occurs via technology
It can take place 24 hours a day
Bullying can be often made public e.g. via Facebook, YouTube, etc.
Anonymity of bullies

5. Examples of Cyberbullying
Personal intimidation
Impersonation
Exclusion
Personal humiliation
False reporting

6. Social Media

8. Who has responsibility for dealing with Cyber Bullying?
We all have responsibility in society for how we treat each other
Social Media providers
Schools: Anti-Bullying Policies
Parents
An Garda Síochána (Harassment, Assault, Public Order, Criminal Damage, etc.)

9. DVD

10. Cyberbullying: Key Advice for Young People
Don’t reply
Keep the message
Block the sender and report it
Tell someone you trust

11. Key Advice for Parents What should I look out for? Avoiding school
Seems upset, sad or angry
Withdrawing from usual activities
Showing disinterest in computers
Rapidly switching screens when you enter room

12. 2. Confirm that you are dealing with bullying behaviour
Target—Is your child specifically targeted on their own or is the behaviour targeted at a group of people?
Duration—Has this been happening over a period of time?
Frequency—Is this behaviour part of a recurring pattern?
Intention— Is the behaviour deliberately intended to harm or upset your child?

13. 3. Report Cyberbullying To child's school/youth organisation
Service provider through customer care or report abuse facility
An Garda Síochána if the behaviour is very serious and potentially criminal

14. Prevention at Home
Know your child’s internet and phone use (frequency of use, browsing history, call history, etc. )
Register as a contact on your child’s phone (“Dual Access” service)
Have a “family ” address
Encourage respect for others

15. Useful Websites www.internetsafety.ie www.webwise.ie
(National Parents Council)