Education tool teaches kids about cyberbullying
June 25, 2009
AT&T, iKeepSafe, DARE and Symantec today announced the results of a study that demonstrates the effectiveness of an educational program launched last year to teach children how to respond to a cyberbullying situation.
Among the findings, the study discovered that students used references to the cyberbullying program's character, Faux Paw, when strategizing responses to a cyberbullying situation.
The curriculum is taught to children in grades five and six during the school year by DARE officers in classrooms throughout the country. Students are taught by DARE officers how to identify cyberbullying and steps the students can take to prevent and combat it.
Students learn to protect their privacy and reach out for help if they or friends become victims of cyberbullying. To date, approximately 3,200 officers have been trained to provide the instruction.
"At AT&T, we strive to provide the tools, including consumer services and education, that help make the internet experience safer," said Charlene Lake, senior vice president of public affairs and chief sustainability officer. "It's essential for us to know whether we're reaching students with safety messages on cyberbullying."
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