Cyber Safety Resources
Arkansas Legislation
- Act 115 (2007) - an Act to define bullying and to include cyberbullying in public school district anti-bullying policies
- Act 905 (2011) - an Act to establish the crime of cyberbullying
Articles
- Bully-Proof Your Classroom
- Common Sense Tips for Digital Generation Parents
- How to Talk About Life Online
- "She Used to Be Pretty": Schoolyard Harassment Goes Online
- When bullying goes too far
- Preventing Cyberbullying in Schools and the Community
Curriculum
- ADL Cyberbullying Curriculum - this site contains an excellent training glossary on cyberbullying
- Cyber Smart Curriculum - a link to curriculum by grade level with lessons on safety and security online, manners and cyber citizenship, cyberbullying, digital citizenship, authentic learning and creativity and more
- Common Sense Cyberbullying Toolkit - a free toolkit to help with questions on taking an effective stand against cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying Curriculum (6-12) Scope and Sequence - the scope and sequence for cyberbullying curriculum is provided in a PDF form
- Cyberbullying Overview - key questions and more are answered in the review of cyberbullying, such as what is cyberbullying, how do you prevent and respond to an incident
- Educators Guide to Cyberbullying, Cyberthreats and Sexting - this forum provides tips to educators on cyberbullying, cyber threats, sexting, investigation and intervention of cyberbullying
Games
- ATT Internet Safety Game
- Beat Bullying - elementary lesson plans about bullying
- Bullying - contents include articles, books, multimedia, laws and policies, projects, lesson plans and more
- Coco's Media Awareness Game
- Cyberbullying FAQ for Teens - cyberbullying experts answer teen questions
- Cyberbullying Resource Center - this site contains research, a blog, publications, multimedia, additional resources on cyberbullying, and downloadable materials
- Cyberbullying Tracking Form - a form to help educators and parents write a detailed cyberbullying incident report
- CyberSmart Curriculum - a large and varied curriculum to help K-12 students, educators and community leaders understand Internet safety and cyberbullying
- How to Stop Bullying - a look at how to stop the bully, advice for the victim and information for parents on how to protect their children
- Kiwi Commons - this site includes guides for parents, videos and expert advice
- What Can Parents Do About Cyberbullying - this organization provides tips to parents on handling and stopping a cyberbullying incident
- What is Bullying - this site addresses how to handle bullying, cyberbullying and bully-free zones
Prevention
- Bullying Prevention - takes a look at campaigns to prevent bullying
- Cyberbullying and Creative Bullying Prevention Strategies - strategies designed to involve students in addressing cyberbullying, cybersafety, and the legal and privacy issues of Internet use
- Cyberbullying of Teachers - tips to help educators who are being bullied by students and parents
- Cyberbullying Prevention Tips for Administrators - cyberbullying prevention ideas for school administrations to use in create an inclusive environment
- Cyberbullying Prevention Tips for Students - cyberbullying prevention tips for students in downloadable and printable formats
- Cyber Ethics - what is cyber ethics and how can your students learn to be responsible online citizens
- Educators Guide to Cyberbullying - guides to aid educators in understanding cyberbullying and how to respond to incident reports
- National Bullying Prevention Center - offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth on preventing bullying and provides classroom-training kits for grade levels, student action plan, facts, and downloadable materials
- Stop Cyberbullying - this organization takes an interactive look at cyberbullying, what is it, how it works, prevention and how to respond to incidents
- Understanding and Addressing Online Bullying - this site provides strategies to respond to online bullying
Psychiatric/Psychological Resources in Arkansas
- Child Study Center, 501-364-5150
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital Emergency Room, 501-364-1185
- Arkansas Crisis Center, 1-888-CRISIS (274-7472)
National Suicide Hotlines
- 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Videos
- 5 Things You Need to Know About Cyberbullying
- 5 Ways That Boys and Girls Bully
- Common Sense Tips for Digital Generation Parents
For more information, please contact:
Belinda Kittrell, Program Manager
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Learning Services
6020 Ranch Drive, Suite C-8
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501-371-1944