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A selection of sites that provide more information on cyber safety.

The Bullying Project, in conjunction with the file Bully

http://www.thebullyproject.com/about_film 

Toronto and Canada Resources

• http://www.media-awareness.ca/  - an excellent education site with information for parents, kids, teachers.
• http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/safetyzone/kids.php  - Toronto Police information for kids.  
• Cybertip.ca - http://www.cybertip.ca/   - The place to report any cyber concerns. Canadian gov't portal for all sorts of information, good downloadable workbook.
• Texted.ca -  http://www.texted.ca/app/en /  - site that teaches about safe texting, geared towards younger kids.
• http://www.zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/  - cybersafety site geared to younger kids (grades 3,4)
• http://www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca/app/en/  -  for parents and teachers, broken down by age group
• http://deal.org/  - the RCMP site, information and games for kids,

Younger Kids

•  PBS Webonauts Internet Academy: http://pbskids.org/webonauts/ 
• http://deal.org/parents/  for parents, whole PowerPoint presentations!http://deal.org/parents/  for parents, whole PowerPoint presentations!

For Teens

• Bullies2Buddies - Advice from school psychologist Israel Kalman: https://bullies2buddies.com/     - see manuals under Resources 
• Kids Help Phone -  http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/  -  in addition to their telephone line, where you can share information and ask questions anonymously,  this site has information and learning games for kids and teens
• http://www.media-awareness.ca/  - an excellent education site with information for parents, kids, teachers.
• A comic book on cybersafety from Microsoft. Note that the cover may be a little lurid - a typic comic-book type heroine, however the comic speaks to ideas and language that teens will understand: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1522   . Meant to be read on-line.
• On http://www.athinline.org/ teens post real stories, ask advice and learn about cyberbullying, safety, etc.
• Bullying. No way! at http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/default.shtml

Parents and Teachers

 Please refer to the Parents section for advice and information

• Cybertip.ca - http://www.cybertip.ca/   - The place to report any cyber concerns. Canadian gov't portal for all sorts of information, good downloadable workbook.
• Bullies2Buddies - Advice from school psychologist Israel Kalman: https://bullies2buddies.com/     - see manuals under Resources 
• http://www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca/app/en/  -  for parents and teachers, broken down by age group
• http://deal.org/  - the RCMP site, information and games for kids, http://deal.org/parents/  for parents, whole PowerPoint presentations! 
• http://www.media-awareness.ca/  - an excellent education site with information for parents, kids, teachers. 
• Welcome to the Web - Resource for Middle-School teachers and parents: http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/welcome.htmhttp://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/welcome.htm
• Google's Family Safety Center at http://www.google.com/familysafety/ has tips on making searching safer for children.
• Cybernetrix at http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cybernetrix/resources/student/lo_10_case_studies/lo_10_case_studies.htm has some scary videos, information for older kids and teens.
• Facebook's Digital Citizen Research Grant Program:  https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-safety/facebook-awards-200000-in-digital-citizenship-research-grants/348583601829095
• https://www.facebook.com/antibullingteachingresources - teaching resources shared on a Facebook group
• 7 Reasons Parents Should Care about Kids and Online Privacy
• Here's the Secret to Raising a Safe, Smart Kid
• How to be a digital parent and not lose your mind
• What is digital citizenship? (Video)
• Developing responsible and calm digital citizenship. Plus, the future of work (Podcast)
• Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media
• Internet Crime and Abuse Statistics
• Keeping Kids Safe in Cyber Space
• Privacy and Internet Safety Parenting TipsOnline Gaming Safety: Top Tips for Parents, Guardians and Players
• On Guard Online - Federal Trade Commission - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0038-onguardonline?fbclid=IwAR33KobDncrxhaNwdkvQsg2IW5TbiHasxnDrmoZj-ExyXZN3it8UhflrdJY  
• NetSmartz -  https://www.netsmartz.org/Home 
• Dangerous Apps for Kids and Teens -  https://techlovinmom.com/dangerous-apps-for-kids-and-teens/?fbclid=IwAR3r0YP4OLUOSKB2i2-QhmK5TpmYSgzYCzZK3e48WP3Kubpwj7pIIYsTsSs 

There are more sites linked at http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/The-Internet/Links.aspx

http://cybraryman.com/cybersafety.html