“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
Ways you can #UnfollowBullying
- Draw a Line – Delete negative or hateful comments rather than giving the bully an audience.
- Speak Up – If you know the person doing the cyberbullying, and feel comfortable, talk to him/her. Help them to understand the harm they are doing. Or if you are being cyberbullied, find someone you trust to confide in. Speak up for yourself and for others; don’t let fear silence you.
- Consider Others – When online, ask yourself are you sending something you would say face-to-face? If not, don’t send it.
- Take the Student Pledge – Help transform the #UnfollowBullying campaign at your site from a vision to a reality by taking the pledge.
#UnfollowBullying Student Pledge
- I agree to step up and take a stand against cyberbullying
- I agree to use technology for good and not as tool to hurt and harm others
- I agree to support others who are targets of cyberbullying
- I agree to treat others online as I would like to be treated
- I agree to treat others online as they would like to be treated
- I agree to respect others by not posting/tagging embarrassing or inappropriate pictures or videos of anyone
- I agree to think before clicking on Submit
- I agree to “Stop, Block, and Report” when I am the target of a cyberbully
- I agree to be part of the solution, not part of the problem
- I agree to “unfollow,” “unfriend,” and “delete” cyberbullying
Click here to download and sign the #Unfollowbullying pledge.
*Pledge adapted in part from Parry Aftab’s version of The Megan Pledge
