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Michael Carr Gregg's 5 Reasons why Cyberbullying Policies are Ineffective.

SUMMARY OF OUR CYBERBULLYING RESEARCH FROM 2004-2010

Standing up, Not Standing By: A Free Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators

On Wise up to IT, four young people tell their stories about cyberbullying, online stalking, internet security and online grooming. Their stories explain what happened and how they dealt with the situation. Online movies, support material, lesson plans and activities 

"Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship An opportunity to look at cybersafety and cyberbullying with a larger framework of Digital Citizenship.

Some videos and links to youtube clips on how to generate discussion on cyberbullying

Facinating stuff on gender, culture & Bullying/Cyberbullying on ABC Catalyst

Following an Australian study of 10000 kids, Professor Donna Cross summarises the facts

Powerful video produced by ACMA sharing an instance of Cyberbullying and Physical bullying in a High School setting - worth a watch

The best, most realistic account of bullying in schools that I have come across."      Dr Ken Rigby, University of South Australia   "Viewing the Stories of Us videos and participation in the corresponding class work had a measurable, statistically significant, positive influence on student attitudes towards victims".  Evaluation of Bullying by Richard Stephens  An Australian DVD based program that looks very promising  SECONDARY SERIES: Set of the 3 secondary episodes - Bullying (Secondary), Relationship and Stress:  $285 (excl. GST) PRIMARY SERIES: Set of the 2 primary episodes - Bullying (Primary) and Belonging:  $190 (excl. GST)

PROJECT ROCKIT is an interactive anti-bullying and youth leadership program that is run by young people for young people in both Primary and Secondary school settings. We are not a one-off entertainment act. We strive to achieve positive, lasting change by empowering young people to tackle the issues that are important to them. Looks interesting, in evaluation, 96% of students said they found PROJECT ROCKIT personally helpful.

The National Safe Schools Framework (NSSF) was endorsed by the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) in July 2003. The Australian Government developed two supporting documents to assist with the implementation of the NSSF, the Resource Pack for jurisdictions; and the Implementation Manual for schools. This is currently being rewritten and will be available mid 2010

The Child Health Promotion Research Centre resource. Currently it seems they are not taking new participants 

ACMA secondary cybersafety resources. A must view/do.

Online course are offered for parents, educators and others who are interested in addressing the issue of bullying more effectively in their homes, schools and communities.

Break Through Bullying aims to raise community awareness of bullying and support the teaching and learning of positive anti-bullying strategies for children of all ages. Currently the site consists of a series of posters that can be purchased

Primary and secondary in school performances focusing on the toughest issues: cyber bullying; violence; prejudice; harassment; child abuse; domestic violence; peer pressure; grief; eating disorders; substance abuse; depression; family separation; values education and discrimination! 

Inspired by true events, Best Enemies explores girl friendships and the teen girl world and why girls can be so mean to each other - especially when they're friends. Best Enemies tells the story of a teenage girl whose world is thrown into chaos when overnight her best friend becomes her "best enemy", leading to terrible consequences. A short film and education program. 

Photograph tackles the problem of 'sexting' or the creating, sharing and forwarding of sexually explicit images and text by teens. The 15 minute film (on DVD ROM) shows the repercussions when a 15 year old girl sends an inappropriate photograph of herself to her boyfriend. The story focuses on the emotional impact on the girl, her parents and her friends and the legal and emotional impact on the boy and his parents.  Cost: $60+GST for a whole school licence

Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff. A great starting place