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21 st #Initiative
RESPONDING THE RIGHT WAY ONLINE Century
Skills #Productivity & Accountability

For each of the following cyberbullying situations, write down the best course of action using the STOP,
BLOCK and TELL rule. One has been done for you.

Example: Someone is spreading a rumour about you in an online game.
Answer: Stop and do not respond. Block the bully if possible. Save evidence by taking a screenshot. Tell a
trusted adult.
1. You receive a mean message from an unknown number. What do you do?

2. A friend shares an embarrassing photo of another student online. What do you do?

3. A classmate posts a poll on social media asking people to vote on the “ugliest” person in your class and
it is gaining a lot of votes. What do you do?

4. You are in a group chat and one friend starts making fun of another friend who is not in the chat. What
do you do?

5. A friend sends you a private, mean message about another student and tells you not to tell anyone.
What do you do?

THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying can have serious and long-lasting effects
on the victim. Here are some of the ways it can harm:

Emotional distress: Victims may experience feelings
of sadness, anxiety and depression due to the constant
online attacks. This can affect their self-esteem and
mental health.

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