This is bullying that takes place on the Internet through Social media & Online Gaming sites. It can be in form of:

• Posting abusive and threatening comments on the individual’s personal profile or web page
• Stealing a password – to post comments and images which are recognized to the original user

 In the Kenyan Law Cyberbullying is a crime, where and how do you report?  Report the person on the Social Media platform.

1. Report to the DCI Child Protection Unit
2. Report to Communications Authority of Kenya through KeCirt
3. Report to the National Children’s Helpline 116

What do I do if a friend is being bullied? Report the bully Do not respond to the Bully

This is where a sexual predator builds a relationship with children/teens with intention of abusing them.

Tips

• Be careful who you trust online-even if you have chat for many months/years that person is still a stranger
• Do not chat privately with strangers
• Report anyone sending or asking for sexual images/videos or sending sexual messages
• Keep it private; keep your home location, personal info. Private

This is using technology to send sexual content-messages, pictures, videos. What the law says?

• If a young person under the age of 18 engages in sexting by creating an explicit photo or video of themselves then they have potentially created an indecent image of a child.
• By sending this content on to another person, they have an indecent image of a child.
• By receiving content of this kind from another young person, they are then in possession f an indecent image of a child.

Liable 5 years’ imprisonment- (Sexual Offences Act).

• Other Risks
• Damaged reputation

Emotional and Psychological Damage

Sextortion is a form of blackmail where sexual information or images are used to force someone to do something by threatening to share them with others

To avoid being a victim of sextortion Do not take or share naked images of yourself with anyone.

These includes:

• Pornography or sexually explicit material
• Violence, gore, or other disturbing content
• Hate speech or discriminatory material
• Illegal activities, such as drug use or gambling

If you ever see any of the mentioned content online, this is what to do

1. Report the content
2. Block the user
3. Talk to someone or call 116.

Children may unknowingly share personal information online, which could put them at risk, these risks include:

• Cyber bullying
• Exposure to inappropriate content
• Identity theft
• Digital Kidnapping
• Online predators:

How to protect children online:

• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Do not share personal information such as your address, phone number, and birthdate.
• Avoid Public WIFI

Screen time is the time you spend each day using devices with screens, like TVs, video consoles, smartphones and tablets. A health screen time is one that does not replace sleep, school work, exercise or family time. How to avoid internet addiction? Create a family Digital Agreement indicating the following

• Screen time
• When and where devices are accessible
• What content can be accessed

If you spend too much time on the Internet, compulsive behavior develops leading to internet addiction; Internet addiction, destroys a healthy balance of interests and activities in your life. Here are some signs that you may be developing an addiction to being online: Overly-occupied with online life

• Lying about the amount of time spent on the Internet.
• Staying up all night to be on the Web
• Prefer being online than being around real, live friends and family
• When offline, anxious to get back online
• Sacrifice doing homework or household chores for being on the Internet
• Lose all interest in activities previously enjoyed with friends and family.

ber bullying

• Exposure to inappropriate content
• Identity theft
• Digital Kidnapping
• Online predators:

How to protect children online:

• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Do not share personal information such as your address, phone number, and birthdate.
• Avoid Public WIFI