Cyberbullying and online harassment can be extremely distressing. They can be even classed as criminal offences in some cases. There are lots of places that offer information and help to children and parents.

Here are some of the key websites that you can share with your child at home:

• Kidscape: www.kidscape.org.uk
• CBBC website: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
• ChildLine: www.childline.org.uk
• BeatBullying: www.beatbullying.org

What is cyber bullying and online harassment?

Making comments or posts that are deliberately abusive, offensive, threatening or inflammatory. Liking and sharing this kind of abuse can also count as bullying and harassment.

There's a very detailed definition of cyberbullying at:

www.bullying.co.uk/cyberbullying/what-is-cyberbullying/ 

How you can stay safer

• Think before you post;
• Keep personal information personal;
• Make the most of your privacy settings;
• Report cyberbullying to internet service providers.