Session Information
05 SES 03 B, Comparative Studies on Drop-Out Reduction and on Cyber Bullying
Paper Session
Contribution
This study addresses the fast developing behavioural issue of cyberbullying in schools and its complex legal context. This study set out to review and understand the current legislation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with regard to cyberbullying, and in particular to explore the legal responsibilities of schools, critically considering current government policy in both jurisdictions, before examining what schools are currently doing to counter this growing issue.
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References
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