Putting a ring around bullies
Cyber bullying - via email, chat or texts, is on the increase, according to new research from UK psychologists*.
This modern form of bullying, including so-called 'happy slapping', has in many instances replaced teasing and playground fights with a potentially more sinister round-the-clock alternative.
To combat bullying through mobile phones, O2 works with schools in the UK, Ireland and Germany, and many of our volunteers offer mentoring services to young people.
We help children not only to cope with bullying but also coach them to avoid getting involved themselves.
* Natalie Noret, York St John's University College and Ian Rivers, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh
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Issues in brief
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- Safety first
- What are the issues?
- Keeping a close watch
- A policy of child protection
- Putting a ring around bullies
- Assisting emergency response on July 7
- What are location-based services?
- A matter of life and death
- Pictures and the law
- Collective action on spam
- When should we intercept?
- Privacy at what price?
- Data retention and protection
- A question of balance
