Podcast episode: Cyberbullying
This podcast episode, produced by the Church Schools Children's Fund in Malta, hosts a SIC Malta team member and focuses on online safety and the impact of digital harassment on young people.
Behind the screen: respect, gaming, and cyberbullying
Lesson for middle school students on cyberbullying, online gaming and respecting other players. The presentation starts by emphasising that online life is still real life, and as such things that would not be okay if done face-to-face, probably are not okay even online.
It teaches the students to distinguish between jokes, conficts and cyberbullying, and explains what the Maltese law says about cyberbullying.
It then presents five scenarios to act out in class to reflect upon:
Cyberbullying session for young students (9-11-year-olds)
This presentation is targeted at students aged 9 to 11. It introduces the topic of cyberbullying and online kindless, and also touches upon the impact that social media can have on young people's mental health.
The presentation is meant as as interactive activity stimulating discussions and exchange between the teacher and the pupils, and asks questions such as "What do you do online?", "Would you share this?", "Can we always trust people online?", and lastly emphasises that young people are not alone and can always reach for help in various ways.
Bite your finger before you hate online!
Original title: "Iekod pirkstā, pirms heito onlainā!"
Educational cyberbullying prevention guide published by the Latvian Safer Internet Centre in collaboration with Bite, the State Police, and child protection authorities.
The gude:
Lesson plans for grades 1–12
This document provides age-appropriate lesson plans on internet safety designed for grades 1 through 12 in Latvian schools:
Online emotional abuse information page
This information page by SIC Latvia addresses online emotional abuse, cyberbullying, and harassment among youth.
It explains how hostile messages, threats, fake accounts, and public humiliation on social networks severely impact victims' well-being.
The text outlines key warning signs in affected children, such as sudden behavioral shifts, withdrawal, drop in grades, and emotional distress. It also details the psychological underlying causes for bullies' actions, including low self-esteem or past trauma.
"It's nice to be kind" presentation
Original title: Ir jauki būt laipnam
This slide presentation is an educational resource developed by SIC Latvia as part of Google's Be Internet Awesome program.
Created for primary school students and educators, it focuses on digital etiquette, empathy, and positive communication in online spaces.
The presentation guides children through the importance of being polite to peers online, recognising how written words impact others' emotions, and replacing harsh or insulting comments with constructive ones.
Cyberbullying and kindness online test
Test yourself! 10 questions about cyberbullying and online kindness.
Information for young people on cyberbullying
School bullying is marked by a number of traits: it is malicious and persistent and involves unequal positions of power (for example, a group bullying a single victim).
These recommendations for young people include:
Information for parents on cyberbullying
The resource provides clear information, explanation and advice for parents and caregivers on cyberbullying, and specifically:
