Cyberbullying Toolkit for an EJM/EJS Response. User Guide

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1 Cyberbullying Toolkit for an EJM/EJS Response User Guide A quick reference guide to help Extrajudicial Measure and Extrajudicial Sanction providers navigate and use the Toolkit

2 About What is the Cyberbullying Toolkit for an EJM/EJS Response? The Toolkit is a set of resources to train and support Extrajudicial Measure and Extrajudicial Sanction (EJM/EJS) providers in responding to youth involved in cyberbullying, including sexting. The Toolkit is available in digital format (e.g. on a CD or USB flash drive) and includes some resources that can be printed. Why was the Toolkit developed? The Ontario Ministries of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) and Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS), working with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a grant under Justice Canada s Youth Justice Fund to develop a comprehensive response to diversion of youth for cyberbullying, including sexting. The Toolkit provides an EJM/EJS response to potential charges that a youth could receive under Bill C-13, Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, which came into effect in March Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act Prohibits non-consensual distribution of intimate images Empowers the court to order the removal of intimate images from the Internet Permits the court to order the forfeiture of the computer, cell phone or other device used in the offence Provides reimbursement to victims for costs incurred in removing the intimate image from the Internet Empowers the court to make an order to prevent someone from distributing intimate images Who is the Toolkit for? The Toolkit is for EJM/EJS providers, including police, community agencies and probation officers. While the Toolkit was developed as education and training for EJM/EJS providers, some of the resources can be used for program delivery with youth. 2 See What s inside for more information on the Toolkit, including which resources are for providers and which are for youth.

3 What s inside the Toolkit? The Toolkit is divided into two sections of information and resources: SECTION 1: Overview of Cyberbullying and Sexting from the Research Definitions Statistics Types of Cyberbullying Impacts of Cyberbullying Beyond Bullying: Unique Features Bystanders to Cyberbullying What s inside Predictors of Cyberbullying Responding to Cyberbullying Healthy Relationships Cyberbullying and the Law Lessons Learned and Community Responses SECTION 2: An EJM/EJS Response to Cyberbullying and Sexting Background Program Tools and Resources The key documents that Videos Facilitator Guide providers may use most Restorative Justice Checklist Principles frequently are also included Restorative Questions as attachments to this guide. Decision Guide Cyberbullying Evaluation Canadian Centre for Child Protection Resources Ontario Provincial Police T.H.I.N.K. Resources Links to Outside Resources References 3

4 Which resources are for providers and which are for youth? MAIN RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS Research and information in Section 1 What s inside Cyberbullying Evaluation Decision Guide Not So Social Media Facilitator Guide Restorative Questions Restorative Checklist Principles MAIN RESOURCES FOR YOUTH Not So Social Media video OPP video vignettes Cyberbullying Evaluation PDF materials on cyberbullying and sexting Additional materials that may benefit some youth: Research and information in Section 1 Cyberbullying and Law video interview with Terry Paddon, Detective Sergeant with the OPP Sexual Exploitation Unit 4

5 PDF materials on cyberbullying and sexting The following PDFs can be found in the Toolkit: Friendship Developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this is a quick resource that explains what friendship is and is not about. Developed for youth ages 8-11, it is an easy to understand reference. Relationships Developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this is a quick resource for youth about healthy and unhealthy relationships that covers topics including trust, kindness, mutual respect, manipulation, intimidation and unpredictable behaviour. Love vs. Control Developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this is a quick resource for youth about what love looks like in healthy and unhealthy relationships. This is similar to the Healthy Relationships resource but is more focused on intimate relationships. What s inside Respectful and Responsible Relationships: There s No App for That Nova Scotia Task Force on Bullying and Cyberbullying Report In May 2011, Nova Scotia appointed a task force to look at the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in the province. The task force engaged the public through focus groups, online surveys, public forums, and presentations. In March 2012, the task force submitted a report called Respectful and Responsible Relationships: There s No App for That. The report contains 85 recommendations. The task force s report guided the creation of the province s Speak Up action plan to address bullying and cyberbullying behaviour. Nova Scotia Anti-Bullying Action Plan This is a 30-page document produced by the government of Nova Scotia. The action plan provides a framework to address bullying behaviours that is targeted at achieving a number of outcomes for Nova Scotians. The Action Plan includes details on these outcomes and how they will be achieved. Parenting Tweens and Teens in the Digital World Developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this is a practical resource for parents of tweens and teens. The resource contains helpful information for parents to support discussions on issues such as: what to do if your child is being cyberbullied, self/peer exploitation, smartphone safety tips, the growing use of online apps, online luring and talking with teens about healthy relationships. Smartphone Safety: A guide for parents/guardians Developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this is a practical resource for parents on smartphone safety. The Door that s not Locked A guide for parents of children ages on Internet safety. Includes information to support parents in talking to their kids as well as quick facts about types of activities youth are engaging in online (e.g. instant messaging, avatars, etc.). OPP T.H.I.N.K brochure and poster The brochure provides information on the various types of cyberbullying and sexting as well as the consequences, some of which could lead to criminal charges. It also includes information on the new Criminal Code offence under the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act. 5

6 How to use the Toolkit 1. Have youth complete pre-evaluation (available in the Toolkit), either online or hardcopy. 2. Use the Decision Guide as a support to determine the level of intervention. 3. Based on the level of intervention, decide which resources will be used with the youth. How to use 4. Have a restorative conversation with youth using tools available in the Toolkit. 5. Determine if youth or youth s family would benefit from additional resources in the Toolkit. 6. Have youth complete post-evaluation, either online or hardcopy. 7. Ensure facilitator completes comment section on the evaluation. 6 e.g. A youth could view the Not So Social Media video and then the facilitator could work through appropriate sections of the Facilitator Guide with the youth.

7 For more information on the resources in the Toolkit, please contact: Julie Erbland Megan Bross Contact Image credits Milosevic, Petar (2013). Taking a photograph with cell phone. Retrieved from Harding, Ben (2012). Addiction. Retrieved from Neo, Wen (2006). Cyber Bullied. Retrieved from Beard, Jonathan (2009). Phone. Retrieved from 7