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10 Cyber Safety tips for Teenagers

1. Talk about it

This gives adult figures the opportunity to assist and deal with the issue

2. Ignore them

This often causes cyberbullies to move on with not getting a response

3. Never retaliate

This creates a cycle, and may land both parties in trouble

4. Tell them to stop

If ignoring does not work, tell them in a respectful way to stop their bullying

5. Laugh

If in fact people are making a joke, this may create friendships and restrict bullying

6. Save the evidence

Save and print all evidence and turn it over to an adult who may be able to help

7. Block access to cyberbullies

Blocking them off all forms of contact ensures they can never make future contact

8. Report it to Content provider

This often sees bullies being blocked from future use for breach of terms of service

9. Never pass along messages from cyberbullies

Delete any harmful messages and do not pass on to others, it simply compounds the problem.

10. Inform an adult

If there are feelings that safety may be breached, inform an adult.

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