Safer Internet Day highlights the dangers of cyber bullying (From York Press)

Safer Internet Day highlights the dangers of cyber bullying

7:49am Tuesday 9th February 2010

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STUDENTS at York College were taking part in a day of action on internet bullying today.

The teenagers are among hundreds of youngsters across York, North and East Yorkshire taking part in Safer Internet Day highlighting the dangers of cyber bullying.

At York College they are taking the opportunity to coincide the day with the launch of the college’s anti-bullying Policy. The message of the day is Staying Safe @ York College. Students will receive information during tutorial sessions as well as having direct access to a range of support agencies and guidance via a new site on the college intranet.

Plasma screens will promote this information service and details of help which is available from agencies such as the Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards and the college’s own health and welfare services.

Debra Fowler, of York College, said: “We take the issue of bullying very seriously. Whether it be face to face or on the internet, the college has measures in place to deal with bullying. It is important that our students are aware of the dangers and know to act quickly if they suspect a problem. By raising awareness of the Safer Internet Day we are trying to reinforce this.” Students will be asked to “think before they click” on the internet and also to consider if they have hurt someone by something they have said.

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