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Canadian Safe School Network is a national, non-profit organization that began in 1997 with the mandate to reduce youth violence and work towards creating safety in schools. Our current work focuses on trainings, presentations, workshops, and support to individuals and schools. We also create resources and have run in school programs.

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Today’s Agenda: School Safety

Cyber safety

Discussion

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School Safety Your child may come into contact with a bully or see bullying

happening

Bullying is NOT a normal part of growing up; it is not a rite of passage

Students should know the difference between “tattling” and asking an adult for help

It is never tattling when someone is getting hurt

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School Safety Types of Bullying

Verbal

Physical

Social

Cyber

Food Allergy

Signs your child could be getting bullied

Withdrawn, quiet

Loss of Interest

Physical Ailments

If you see your child bullying someone, stop it right away

Lead by example

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School Safety If you think your child may be getting bullied

Talk to them

Make sure they know not to get physical or to talk back

Gather proof if you can

Talk to their teacher and principal

Always approach the school calmly

They are your ally and want your child to succeed!

Find out the school’s bullying policy

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Cyber safety Our kids are “digital natives”

Kids as young as 8 or 9 have cell phones, facebook accounts

Parents/guardians should be aware of online activity

What is my child doing online?

Passwords

Rules

Checking in with child

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Cyber safety Personal information should never be given out online

Name

Address

School

Meeting someone in person from online interactions can be dangerous

People may create false accounts, use others’ pictures

Everyone should understand that what is posted online is there FOREVER

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Cyber safety Do not engage someone online who is sending threatening

messages. Block them and ignore them.

Having as much proof as possible will help when approaching the school and possibly the police

If you or your child receives threatening emails, texts, pictures, etc. save the information!

Take a picture of the screen

Print out e-mails and text conversations

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