Cyber bullying
Links to articles on how to deal with online bullying.
If you're being bullied online or offline it's important to talk to someone about it. Your bully could be someone you know in your every day life, or someone anonymous on the Internet. Whatever the case you shouldn't have to put up with it. You don't need to go through this alone either. If you're the bully of the situation you need to click on these links to see the error of your ways. Bullying is an ever increasing problem in Ireland and this needs to be addressed. See these links below to get up to speed, and be safe. Don't be a bystander!
Check out our factsheets and opinion pieces on bullying below.
Bullying
How to recognise bullying, and the different types.
I'm being bullied
Tips on coping with bullying.
Cyber and text bullying
What to do if you're being bullied.
The effects of bullying
The effects of bullying on others.
Opinion: Retweeting is not enough
A young person's opinion on the issue of online bullying.
Cyber bullying and parents
Educating your folks about the issues.
Helping the victims of bullying
What YOU can do to help.
Could you be a bully?
Be aware of your actions.
Bullying at work
When work becomes a nightmare.
The Ask.FM controversy
Should it be shut down?
Internet safety
How to stay safe online.
Opinion: Staying safe online
SpunOutter Jennifer gives her tips for staying safe online.
Further information
Samaritans
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Helpline: 1850 60 90 90
Samaritans Ireland provides 24-hour emotional support to anyone struggling to cope.
Teen-Line
Email: info@teenline.ie
National Freephone: 1800 833 634
Teen-Line Ireland is a free-phone service open every day of the week from 7pm to 10pm. All calls are confidential.
Childline
TeenText: 'talk' to 50101
Helpline: 1800 666 666
Children and teenagers talk to Childline about a lot of different things. You don’t have to have a problem to contact them.
