The harmful effects of cyber bullying and “sexting” are
being highlighted by the latest phase of the Speak up Speak out public
protection campaign. The campaign launched on Tuesday 11 February, to coincide with Safer Internet Day 2014.
It’s the fourth in a series of campaigns by the City of
Edinburgh Council, Police Scotland and NHS Lothian highlighting public
protection issues. This phase focuses on keeping safe online and on your phone.
It’s a topic relevant to everyone but particularly to:
- children (spotlighting the issues of cyber
bullying and sexting)
- parents/carers (for advice on how to keep
children safe online)
- vulnerable adults
- older people
- domestic abuse situations.
To coincide with Safer Internet Day, Police Scotland and the
City of Edinburgh Council have arranged a series of events in schools,
community venues and libraries across the city. In addition, a range of posters will be seen in venues across
Edinburgh to spotlight the main issues and directing people to these contact
points for help:
A radio advert will be aired on Forth One and Two for one
week from Tuesday 11 February and a series of child-friendly posters have been
developed for primary and secondary schools.
