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1. January 2013

   Digital Law

   Edmonton Police Service
2. WHAT is bullying? Bullying is when someone uses his or her strength or “power” to control someone else. Sometimes this happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over Edmonton Police Service
3. WHEN does bullying happen? Bullying is most likely to happen at school rather than on the way to or from school. One reason for this is that there is more time to bully someone during the school day than in the brief time before or after school Edmonton Police Service
4. WHERE do kids bully in your school? Bullying can happen anywhere and at any time in school. Kids who bully usually do so when there are fewer supervisors and a greater number of students to supervise such as during lunch time or at recess. Edmonton Police Service
5. HOW do kids bully in your school? Bullying can be physical, such as hitting and kicking someone. Bullying is also nonphysical, such as gossiping or spreading rumors. Another kind of bullying is when an individual or a group of people intentionally leave other out. Edmonton Police Service
6. WHO bullies? Anyone can choose to use his or her power or strength to control and bully others – even adults! About 20 out of every 100 students report that they bully others (Limber et al. 1998). Edmonton Police Service
7. WHY do you think kids bully? Students who bully usually do so because they enjoy the power and control they receive from bullying. Students who bully may even be some of the most popular kids in the class! Edmonton Police Service
8. Types of Bullying Direct Indirect Cyberbullying Edmonton Police Service
9. Direct Bullying relatively open attacks on a victim (target) Looks like: Physical: hitting, kicking, shoving spitting, etc. Verbal: mocking, teasing, making fun of a person’s skin color, etc. Nonverbal: threatening, obscene gestures, etc. Edmonton Police Service
10. Indirect Bullying intentional exclusion from a group Looks like: Physical: getting another person to assault someone Verbal: spreading rumors, gossiping Nonverbal: deliberate exclusion from a group or activity; isolating someone Edmonton Police Service
11. Cyber-bullying http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1xiv3GIW9Q&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active Edmonton Police Service
12. How can you help? Report the bullying to an adult Support someone who is being bullied Stand up to the person doing the bullying Edmonton Police Service
13. Edmonton’s bullying bylaw Section 8 (1) In this section “harassed” includes but is not limited to tormented, troubled, worried, plagued or badgered. (2) A person shall not, in a public place, repeatedly communicate, cause or permit communication, either directly or indirectly, with any person under 18 years of age in a way that causes the person, reasonably in all the circumstances, to feel harassed Edmonton Police Service
14. The Golden Rule Do to others as you would have them do to you – Luke 6:31 Edmonton Police Service
15. Sexting Sending nude pictures over the internet or via cell phone The Criminal Code Section 163.1 on child pornography makes clear that the creation and distribution of images depicting sexual activity or the depiction of a sexual organ of a person under the age of 18 is a criminal offense (for the actual wording of the law, see Department of Justice, 2011). Edmonton Police Service
16. Self Respect You are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and as a Christian you are being remade into the image of Christ (2Corinthians 3:18).. Our true identity and worth as a person is all bound up in the person and work of Jesus. It is Jesus’ broken body, and not your “sexy” body, that gives you value. When the Creator of the Universe loves you, accepts you, values you, you don’t need to do whatever it takes (e.g. sexting) to get other people to desire you. When it comes to your “value” as a person, trust the God who made you, and bled and died for you. You don’t need to chase after acceptance; you have been accepted!http://fervr.net/teen-life/sexting-why-its-a-bad-idea Edmonton Police Service
17. Respect for Others  A respectful relationship should be free from power and control imbalances and instead nurture trust and respect. Respect boundaries Edmonton Police Service
18. Digital Safety “The province's integrated Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) units investigated over 440 new cases of Internet related child exploitation and laid over 300 charges against 72 people province-wide in 2012.”http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/02/06/alberta-cops-report-rise-in-sexting Geo-tagging: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY Digital safety: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhBknvwgfmk Edmonton Police Service
19. Protecting your Yourself Privacy -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGlrAhtQC24 Facebook parody- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6nBhhnnuOM&playnext=1&index=25&list=PL6345CDE40408B718 Security: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhchH_Arh8U&list=PLnE0c1_uR4Gnxw8nqQkpffrOLVtu6e_-N Edmonton Police Service
20. Distracted Driving Law How are you responsible for yourself and others? Highlights: Restricts drivers from: using hand-held cell phones texting or e-mailing using electronic devices like laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players (e.g., MP3 players) entering information on GPS units personal grooming Applies to all vehicles as defined by the Traffic Safety Act, including bicycles The fine for this new offence is $172 Texting while driving video Edmonton Police Service
21. Facts Cell phones are one of the most common distractions for drivers. Drivers engaged in text messaging on a cellular phone are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash or near crash event compared with non-distracted drivers. (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 2010) 84% of distracted-driving-related fatalities in the US were tied to the general classification of carelessness or inattentiveness (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2009) 80% of collisions and 65% of near crashes have some form of driver inattention as contributing factors (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010) Distracted drivers are 3 times more likely to be in a crash than attentive drivers (Alberta Transportation, 2011) Driver distraction is a factor in about 4 million motor vehicle crashes in North America each year http://distracteddriving.caa.ca/education/index.php Edmonton Police Service
22. Scriptures Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. EPH 4:29 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. - 1 Timothy 4:12 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry – James 1:19 Edmonton Police Service
23. Greatest commandment Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. (Matthew 22:37) This is the first and greatest commandment (v. 38) And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself (v. 39) Edmonton Police Service
24. Do’s and Don’ts on the internet Do use an alias or nickname online Do report any violent, pornographic, sexual, harassing, bullying, threatening content to your parents, teachers, and/or police Don’t use your real identity to anyone you meet online: including phone number, address, school, work, email, password(s), bank account #’s Don’t have conversations with people you don’t know! Don’t meet anyone you have met online alone! Edmonton Police Service
25. INTERNET SAFETY TIPS FOR TEENS Never give out personal information over the Internet. Personal information includes: your name, names of friends or family, your address, your phone number, your school name (or team name if you play sports), pictures of yourself, and your email address. Ask permission of a parent/guardian before sharing any information with a website, a chat buddy, and when registering a product purchased for your computer (Examples: software, computer game). Question everything you read. Even adults can’t tell when a male pretends to be a female or a 50 year old pretends to be a 15-year-old. Passwords are secrets. Never tell anyone your password except your parents or guardian. Edmonton Police Service
26. Use netiquette. Be polite to others online just as you would offline. If someone treats you rudely or meanly - do not respond. Online bullies are just like offline ones - they WANT you to answer (don’t give them the satisfaction). Never open email from someone you do not know. Just delete strange emails. If in doubt about it, ask your parents, guardian or another adult. It is okay to tell if you find something you do not like, of if something makes you feel uncomfortable or scares you while surfing the Internet. Turn off the computer and tell an adult. Give yourself a break. Do not stay online too long. Spend time with your family and friends offline. Edmonton Police Service
27. Sign on the dotted line. Make and print out an online contract with your parents or guardians. Ask your parents to read the information for themselves, so they will be informed about Internet safety issues. Copying is not cool. Do not copy things from websites to use for anything, unless you have the webmaster’s permission. Protect yourself! Never arrange to meet with someone you met online unless your parents go with you. If you are meeting them, make sure it is in a public place. Teach your teachers. Your parents were your first teachers; they taught you to talk, ride a bike and probably even how to prepare your favorite breakfast. Spend time teaching your parents about your online activities - show them your favorite sites, and let them watch you game. Your best weapon is your brain. Use common sense, imagination, and good judgment.1 http://www.edmontonpolice.ca//~/media/EPS%20External/Files/Brochures/CrimePreventionTipSheets/ChildSafety/Tip%20Sheet%20%20%20Internet%20Safety%20for%20Teens.ashx Edmonton Police Service
28. SAFETY TIPS:INTERNET PURCHASE MEETINGS When buying or selling, always meet the buyer or seller in-person to see the product and exchange funds. Meet in a public place with many people around. Anytime two people meet, there is a chance for a crime to occur. Prior to meeting anyone, make sure you have their name and contact information, not just an email address. Do not bring large amounts of cash to a first meeting. If you are purchasing a vehicle, take the time to arrange for a lien check at Alberta Registries. Obtain proof of the seller’s identity and confirm that he/she owns the vehicle. Check with the RCMP online to ensure it has not been stolen. http://www.cpic-cipc.ca/English/search.htm If you decide to complete the purchase, bring a friend and consider completing the transaction in a public office like an Alberta Registry or police station. Keep a detailed record of your transaction and the steps taken to complete the purchase. Edmonton Police Service
29. Continued… Never send or wire money to sellers or buyers. This includes never mailing a cheque or using payment services like PayPal, eBay Motors Purchase Protection Program, Bidpay, Western Union or Money Gram to pay for items found on Kijiji and other web marketplaces. Kijiji International Limited, eBay, PayPal nor any other company does not offer any sort of protection programs or secure payment systems for items sold through Kijiji. Any emails or websites that talk about such systems are scams, even if they appear to have a reputable logo. Do not give out personal or banking information (e.g. social insurance number, bank account number) over the Internet. Use common sense. If something appears too good to be true, it probably is. Your best weapon is your brain. Use common sense, imagination, and good judgment 2 http://www.edmontonpolice.ca//~/media/EPS%20External/Files/Brochures/CrimePreventionTipSheets/PersonalSafety/Tip%20Sheet%20%20%20Internet%20Purchase%20Meetings.ashx Edmonton Police Service