Protecting Yourself

Worksheet Description

This worksheet on cyberbullying is designed to educate and prompt reflection on the challenges of bullying in the digital age. It provides a definition of cyberbullying, describing it as negative or harmful behavior that occurs across digital devices like phones, computers, and tablets. By outlining specific actions such as sending, posting, or sharing damaging content about someone else, the worksheet clearly characterizes the harmful nature of cyberbullying. It emphasizes the difficulty that parents and teachers may face in detecting such actions, highlighting the clandestine aspect of cyberbullying.

Beneath the definition, the worksheet invites the participant to proactively consider protective strategies with the prompt, “Think about cyberbullying. What are some things that you can do to protect yourself from cyberbullying?” This section offers four lined spaces for individuals to list measures they can take to safeguard themselves from cyberbullying, fostering a sense of agency and resilience. The exercise serves to encourage self-advocacy and the development of personal safety protocols, making it a valuable tool for discussion in educational settings where digital citizenship and internet safety are increasingly important.