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Monday 24 September 2007 11:00-11:30 (Radio 4 FM) Programme One: The victim - cyber bullies are reaching more children and targeting a new type of victim [an error occurred while processing this directive]
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In the first programme, Penny Marshall looks at how digital bullying afflicts children today and how more young people are vulnerable to cyber bullying. She explores how this new type of bullying is especially cruel because there's no escape - it allows bullies to say things they would never contemplate face to face, and to penetrate the one place victims of bullying felt safe - their home.
"In cyber space you're removed, you don't witness what you're doing. This has hatched up the horribleness and violence of the language and threats."
John Carr, international internet safety consultant.
Further information:
New guidance from the Department for Children, Schools and Families will give schools practical advice on preventing cyber bullying, as well as a short film exploring how cyber bullying starts and how schools, parents and pupils can take steps to prevent it. There will also be an online campaign which will feature on teen websites to persuade young people that passing on offensive texts and e-mails is playing a part in cyber bullying.
For more information on cyber bullying www.direct.gov.uk/cyberbullying
The full guidance can be found at the Teachernet website
Kidscape
Kidscape works with children and young people under the age of 16, their parents/carers, and those who work with them. A UK charity established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
Helpline: 08451 205 204
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
Childline
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call to talk about any problem - counsellors are always available.
0800 1111
http://www.childline.org.uk/
BeatBullying
BeatBullying aims to reduce and prevent the incidence and impact of bullying, it has a wide range of resources on their website.
http://www.beatbullying.org/ and http://www.bbclic.com/
Childnet International
Childnet International's mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.
http://www.childnet-int.org/kia
Julie Johnson, the counsellor featured in the series, is a PSHE consultant and trainer, a leading provider of parenting workshops in London, and a child, adolescent and family counsellor. Her particular areas of focus are issues surrounding bullying, loss and change including bereavement and divorce, eating disorders and self-harm.
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