Online Dangers Roadshow

Cyberbullying and online child sexual exploitation (OCSE) are serious problems affecting young people every day. Public Safety Canada has created an in-person experience to help raise awareness about these online dangers. The roadshow aims to help youth better empathize with someone who is experiencing cyberbullying and/or OCSE, highlight potential warning signs, and provide the resources they need to stay safer online.

What students will experience

• Overshared – a touchscreen game that shows what can happen when private pictures are shared, and how to have them removed
• Centre of attention – an immersive experience that allows students to visualize the impacts of cyberbullying from someone else’s perspective
• Blurred messages – an interactive digital simulation of an online conversation with a predator to learn about capping

What they’ll learn

• Definitions of cyberbullying, sexting, sextortion, online grooming and capping
• How to spot the signs of cyberbullying and OCSE
• Commonly used tactics of offenders
• Potential impacts of cyberbullying and OCSE
• Where they can get help and report an incident
• How they can safely support someone they know experiencing cyberbullying or OCSE
• Where to find additional resources

A few roadshow results and feedback

• 84% of students surveyed rated the session as “Above Average” or “Excellent”
• 87% of students indicated they “learned something new”

“I didn’t realize how much a simple comment online could affect someone until today.”

“Some of the stuff we talked about, like fake accounts and bullying, has happened to my friends. It feels good to know what to do now.”

“The information was clear, relevant, and delivered in a way that made them think critically about their online behaviours.”

Details

• 45 minutes to 1-hour sessions depending on school’s schedule and class sizes – up to 30 students per session
• Requires a quiet, spacious (20’ x 20’) location like a gym -ground-level access is preferred
• Must have access to power outlets
• Requires set up (1 hour) and tear down (1 hour), in addition to the duration of the session
• Sessions can be offered in English or French