Cyberbullying in the EU Member States
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:
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.
What is Coco’s Law? First and second 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 teachers would like to explore the legal side of Coco’s Law further, they can invite a member of An Garda Síochána to speak with students. They can provide deeper insight into the legal aspects of this legislation.
"What is Coco’s Law?" Garda lesson
The primary objective of the Garda lesson for first and second year students is to raise awareness about Coco’s Law, which criminalises certain online behaviours like the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and cyberbullying.
By explaining the key elements of the law, students gain awareness of the legal consequences associated with harmful digital behaviour, ensuring they understand the seriousness of such actions.
This resource was created as part of the Garda Schools Programme.
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.
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.
Conference "Bullying among young people: understanding the dynamics, rethinking the response."
Watch the replay of the first symposium of the e-Enfance/3018 Association, held on 5 November 2025, on the eve of the national day against school bullying in France.
Parents, let's talk about it: bullying and harassment
How to recognise the signs of bullying? How to start a conversation about online bullying or harassment with yout children?
Discover different ways for parents and caregivers to approach the subject with them in this short video series. It includes:
Cyberbullying and how to deal with it
Original title: "Nettikiusaaminen ja siihen puuttuminen"
Educational resource unit published by the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency (Kuvi), part of the Finnish Safer Internet Centre, on the Mediataitokoulu platform.
