May 11, 2015
Media release
For immediate release
Free cyber bullying booklet educates young people about online safety
A NEW free booklet is educating young people about their legal rights and responsibilities when using social media, and how to stay safe online.
The Cyber bullying, Sexting and Facebook: Know the law, know your rights booklet is helping young people to better understand the legal consequences of their online behaviour and where to get help if they need it.
“Young people often don’t realise cyber bullying is a crime, or that they can be charged with an offence for possessing or forwarding naked or partially naked photos of someone aged 18 or younger,” Legal Aid Queensland lawyer Kyna Morice said.
“Educating young people about what the law says about cyber bullying and sexting, how to prevent your personal photos getting into the wrong hands, and where to get help if you need it will support young people to make informed choices to better protect their online safety.”
The booklet was developed by The Advocacy & Support Centre (TASC) in Toowoomba and funded by a grant from Legal Aid Queensland’s Community Legal Education Collaboration Fund.
The booklet can be downloaded or ordered for free from the Legal Aid Queensland website www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Event opportunity in Brisbane
As part of Law Week 2015 celebrations, radio host Robin Bailey will be talking to Legal Aid Queensland lawyer David Law about cyber bullying, sexting and online safety.
Event details:
Cyber bullying, sexting and online safety Q&A session
Friday 15 May, 12.25pm – 12.35pm
Queen Street Mall stage (near Myer entry at top of mall)
Media contact:
Miranda Greer or Amanda Catania Ph (07) 3238 3004
Last updated 4 November 2015