Safe in cyberspace
- Author:
- ROWNTREE Nancy
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Young People Now, 12.11.09, 2009, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Haymarket Business Publications Ltd
The widespread use of digital technology has its advantages but it has also resulted in new types of bullying among young people. This article looks at ways to tackle cyberbullying. One of the initiatives highlighted is CyberMentors, a social networking site providing information and support for young people affected by bullying using a peer mentoring scheme.
- Subject terms:
- information technology, internet, intervention, prevention, social media, young people, bullying, children;
- Content type:
- practice example
- Location(s):
- United Kingdom
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN print:
- 1799-8093