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Cyberbullying in the EU Member States
What is Coco’s Law? 1st and 2nd Year Lesson
This lesson has been developed to explain the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco's Law, and the legal consequences of it for young people aged 13 - 15 years old.
Note: This lesson is best delivered after completing the Lockers resource, to ensure a clear progression in learning. If you’d like to explore the legal side of Coco’s Law further, you can invite a member of An Garda Síochána to speak with students. They can provide deeper insight into the legal aspects of this legislation.
Poster: sexual harassment online
The poster on sexual harassment online informs young people about typical behavior of perpetrators and encourages them to defend themselves against sexual harassment on the internet. It explains what victims can do and lists contact points in case of problems.
Interministerial plan to combat harassment in schools
The action of the Ministry of National Education and Youth is part of the framework set by the law of March 2, 2022 aimed at combating school bullying which creates a crime of school bullying. It is based in particular on the deployment of the program for the prevention and fight against bullying (pHARe) mandatory in public schools and colleges since the start of the 2022 school year and extended to public high schools from the start of the 2023 school year.
The program aims to:
Quiz “Sexting and online harassment”
The quiz “Sexting and online harassment” is aimed at young people and teaches them how to handle intimate content and harassment responsibly. Players learn about the legal framework of sexting, are educated about risks, and receive tips on what to do if a picture falls into the wrong hands. The quiz also uses case studies to show what sexual harassment is and how to protect yourself from it. Among other things, it addresses what you can do if someone asks you uncomfortable questions or requests intimate photos.
Infographic: sexual harassment online
The study ‘Sexual Harassment Online’ clearly shows that sexual harassment on the internet is a sad part of everyday life for many children and young people in Austria. The infographic shows the key findings of the study, which was conducted in October 2024. 405 young people between the ages of 11 and 17 took part in the online survey. In addition, 70 young people from four school classes aged between 13 and 19 were interviewed in focus groups. Interviews with experts from counselling centres and academia rounded off the study.
