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    1 800 668 6868

    Call toll free to talk about anything that is bothering you. Kids Help Phone is confidential, and open 24 hours a day.

  • Youth Against Violence

    1 800 680 4264

    A 24 hour, province-wide youth help line offering one-on-one support and information to help deal with violence or crime.

  • The Crisis Centre

    604 951 8855

    In Surrey, call if you feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone. The Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day.

  • Ministry of Children and Child Development Helpline for Children

    310 1234

    Call to report an incident of child abuse. It's available 24 hours a day.

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Online Safety

Staying safe on the internet can be difficult. Learn how to protect yourself, and your friends, online.

What is cyber bullying?

Cyber bullying can occur anywhere at any time.

Internet access opens you up to more people and situations than you normally are.

Cyberbullying can make you feel:

  • exposed

  • harassed

  • threatened

  • tormented

  • humiliated

  • alone

What is an internet crime?

Crimes can happen on the internet. Authorities may get involved with crimes in the online world.

Examples of internet crimes include:

  • Theft, mischief, fraud, conspiracy.
  • Gambling, smuggling.
  • Hate crimes.
  • Sexual related offences – distribution of child pornography.

"My friends and I are all really good with technology, so when someone hacked an account and started sending us messages, we thought we could figure it out and take care of it ourselves..."

"We tried to trace them and talk to them through our group, but nothing got better. We realized we needed to tell someone.

We ended up talking to the staff at school and even though the things online weren’t happening at school, they were able to help us."

How can you keep safe online?

As you share more online there are ways to stay safe.

  • Keep your parents in the loop.
  • Report any suspicious activity.
  • Google yourself.
  • Share passwords with an adult.
  • Keep strong privacy settings.
  • Review what you share.
  • Know the rules. If you see them broken, report it.

How to make a difference?

  • Digital Footprint

    Your digital footprint is what's left behind from any online activity.

    This includes text, pictures, and videos you post, like, and share – status updates, and more. What does your footprint say about you? Is this how you want people to think about you? How about in five years?

    Make your digital footprint one your proud of.

  • Digital Citizenship

    Just as you are a citizen of your school and local community, you are a citizen of the online community. As such, there are rules and expectations of you. Do you know what they are?

    Many of these rules are the same as you would have at home and school. Who can you talk to if you see something that is unsafe online? The same people that you would talk to at home and school. Be a good digital citizen!

Want to know more?

  • Cyber Tip

    Canada’s national tipline for internet safety and reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.

    cybertip.ca

  • Common Sense Media

    Helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology.

    commonsensemedia.org

  • Need Help Now

    If you, or a friend, have been involved in a self/peer incident (known as sexting) this site guides you in steps to take.

    needhelpnow.ca

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If you’ve seen or heard something, let us know.

Is someone or something bothering you at school? We're here to listen and help.

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