Prevention and combating cyber bullying and internet violence among youth

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Prevention and combating cyber bullying and internet violence among youth– manual for youth workers –Workshop 5: What is cyber bullying and internet violenceDuration of the workshop: 45-60 minutesMaterials needed: Flipchart papers, markers, 3 to 4 copies of Cyber bullying story –Resource sheetAimTo discuss cyber bullying and internet violence, and the different situations in which it canoccur.Guide for facilitatorIntroductory remark for facilitatorIn the same way that talking about other forms of violence might cause discomfort because ofpossible connections with participants’ own lives, it is important to be sensitive to thepossibility that some of the participants might have suffered some type of cyber bullying andinternet violence in their life and might need advice or help.They may have suffered cyber bullying (from their peers or from other people in their lives oreven anonymous person), but never spoken with anybody about the matter, out of shame orfear. Others might know of their friends or family members who have been victims of cyberbullying and online violence.It is important to be prepared for these possibilities and to know where and to whom you canrefer participants who might need professional support.Step by step guideExplain that the purpose of the activity is to talk about cyber bullying and internetviolence.Carry out a brainstorming session with the group on the meaning of cyber bullying –internet violence and the different situations in which it can occur. Use markers and write onflipchart paper different ideas you get from the group. Review the definition of cyber bullyingincluded in the Workshop 4: Violence. Save the flipchart with brainstorming ideas, it will beneeded for Workshop 6.Depending on the number of participants, divide them into three or four smaller groups,handing out a copy of the Cyber bullying story – Resource sheet. Ask the small groups to readthe story together. Alternatively, you can read the story aloud to participants.26
Prevention and combating cyber bullying and internet violence among youth– manual for youth workers –After reading the story, have an open discussion about the following points, encouragingthe participants to reflect on the story:‣ Is this story realistic?‣ Do you think Lucie should’ve done something differently? What, how and why?‣ Can it be considered violence? Why yes or why not?‣ Why do you think Lucie’s friend acted the way they acted? Could they do somethingdifferently? What?‣ Is there any good reason to bully someone online?‣ Do you have some story of your friends/families similar to this that you would like toshare with the group and analyse?After discussing the story, wrap-up the discussion using the following questions.Discussion1. What are the consequences of cyber bullying and internet violence?2. What do you think who is committing acts of cyber bullying more often? Younger orolder generations? Men or women? Why do you think it is like that?3. What can you do to help prevent situations of cyber bullying and online violence in yourown friends’ groups? In your community?ConclusionMost youth will encounter mean behaviour at some point in their digital lives (most often ondifferent social medias). For some young men and young women, this experience is a blip that'seasily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, teachers,counsellors and youth workers, the key is staying involved in young people’s lives -- bothonline and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from youthworkers, counsellors and educators, young person can learn how to dodge the drama and standup for himself/herself and others.27
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