With the rapid advancement of cyber technology over the past decade globally, there has been an extreme focus within the media concerning harassment and cyberbullying. This has resulted in uncertainty by governmental or non-governmental organisations about how to meet ethical principles and perform legal duties to protect citizens from the phenomenon of cyberbullying, without violating an individual’s rights. Cyberbullying is defined as the inappropriate use of technology, to repeatedly torment an often defenceless person, to hurt them and, cause damage to their reputation (Smith et al, 2008). Although it is erroneous to blame suicidal behaviour on cyberbullying alone, there is increasing evidence that cyber technology can be linked to suicidal
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NGOs often involve charities collaborating with family members of victims and specific initiatives to target this issue. Furthermore, many NGOs focus on the victims and offer support to families as this creates a sense of comfort for both parties. Additionally, these particular organisations can share cases of individuals such as Amanda Todd, who committed suicide after experiencing extreme blackmail, verbal bullying and physical assault, after she privately exposed herself to a stranger using a webcam. As a consequence of this tragic event, Amanda Todd’s mother created The Amanda Todd Legacy, a non-profit organisation that focuses on the prevention and awareness of individuals, in relation to cyber abuse, bullying and safety on the Internet. There are three main goals of this organisation: to initiate campaigns and school presentations, to support organisations and agencies that intend to reach the goals outlined and, finally, to work with other agencies to promote change (Amanda Todd Legacy Society, 2016). NGOs can be utilised to educate the public on the extreme situation, which can occur if cyberbullying is ignored, or the correct support is not offered. A different approach to educating is by introducing an online safety education program such as Cyberangels (USA). The goal of this …show more content…
This fundamental power possesses the capacity to raise awareness, which is increasingly by adopting the method of education by including real-life cases about cyberbullying in the media, proving to society that it is a crucial problem and can result in devastating consequences. Governmental and non-governmental organisations often collaborate to create campaigns, for example, the Cybersmile International Youth Advisory. This organisation involves a selection of global young representatives, whose voices are represented to gather a wider picture of the Internet; its usage and how it can be beneficial or detrimental to youths. Cybersmile holds annual meetings, where young people are encouraged to speak out about the future of the internet, giving them the opportunity to regulate the influence of technology as opposed to being controlled by it (Cybersmile 2016). In addition, they both have the authority to organise events and circulate petitions to promote the safe use of the Internet and to educate youths and adults how to behave when using any platform of technology to communicate with others. One example of this is the implementation of strict policies in schools, the purpose of these is to educate the next generation at a young age, to
NGOs often involve charities collaborating with family members of victims and specific initiatives to target this issue. Furthermore, many NGOs focus on the victims and offer support to families as this creates a sense of comfort for both parties. Additionally, these particular organisations can share cases of individuals such as Amanda Todd, who committed suicide after experiencing extreme blackmail, verbal bullying and physical assault, after she privately exposed herself to a stranger using a webcam. As a consequence of this tragic event, Amanda Todd’s mother created The Amanda Todd Legacy, a non-profit organisation that focuses on the prevention and awareness of individuals, in relation to cyber abuse, bullying and safety on the Internet. There are three main goals of this organisation: to initiate campaigns and school presentations, to support organisations and agencies that intend to reach the goals outlined and, finally, to work with other agencies to promote change (Amanda Todd Legacy Society, 2016). NGOs can be utilised to educate the public on the extreme situation, which can occur if cyberbullying is ignored, or the correct support is not offered. A different approach to educating is by introducing an online safety education program such as Cyberangels (USA). The goal of this …show more content…
This fundamental power possesses the capacity to raise awareness, which is increasingly by adopting the method of education by including real-life cases about cyberbullying in the media, proving to society that it is a crucial problem and can result in devastating consequences. Governmental and non-governmental organisations often collaborate to create campaigns, for example, the Cybersmile International Youth Advisory. This organisation involves a selection of global young representatives, whose voices are represented to gather a wider picture of the Internet; its usage and how it can be beneficial or detrimental to youths. Cybersmile holds annual meetings, where young people are encouraged to speak out about the future of the internet, giving them the opportunity to regulate the influence of technology as opposed to being controlled by it (Cybersmile 2016). In addition, they both have the authority to organise events and circulate petitions to promote the safe use of the Internet and to educate youths and adults how to behave when using any platform of technology to communicate with others. One example of this is the implementation of strict policies in schools, the purpose of these is to educate the next generation at a young age, to