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Updated March 22, 2013 21:52:00 'Brave' - a powerful student dance production tackles bullying. DANIELLE PARRY, PRESENTER: It's a powerful message from Darwin's high school students to their peers. A dance and theatre production called 'Brave' that examines the harsh reality of bullying. The students involved in the show say it's an issue affecting all of them.
Now let's take a look at a new approach designed to tackle cyber bullying. Normally these campaigns focus on the bullies or the victims. But now they're targeting bystanders instead and teaching kids about the important role they can play. Here's Tash. NATASHA THIELE, REPORTER: Cyber bullying is a problem that affects lots of kids.
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that is carried out through an Internet service such as e-mail, chat rooms, discussion group, online social networking, instant messaging or web pages. It can also include bullying through mobile phone technologies such as text messaging.
PROJECT ROCKIT is not just an anti-bullying program. PROJECT ROCKIT is a strengths-based, outcome-oriented initiative - we recognise YOUR strengths and cultivate the personal leadership to further develop them.
But how often do we talk about the bystanders? You know, people who know it's happening, but don't want to get involved? Check out these great videos that show how you can back someone up that has been cyberbullied. They have been made by young people aged 13 -17 years old as part of the Australian Human Rights Commission BackMeUp campaign.
Let's Fight it Together Developed by Childnet International and the Department for Children, Schools and Families in the UK, Let's Fight It Together is a short film based on real events addressing the issues related to cyberbullying. It depicts the story of a teenager who becomes the target of bullying via the internet and his mobile phone.
Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is the use of technology to deliberately and repeatedly bully someone. Groups and individuals can be both the perpetrators and targets of bullying. What is it? Cyberbullying can include: abusive texts and emails posting unkind messages or images imitating others online excluding others online inappropriate image tagging imitating others online.
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Make cyberspace a better place - cyberbullying
Do you need to talk to someone about cyberbullying or something that has happened online that has made you feel uncomfortable, scared or sad?
Behind the News is a high-energy, fun way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about current issues and events in their world.
