SGoogle has joined forces with Australia’s National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) in launching the new “Cyber Bullying Affects Real Lives” campaign in an effort to combat cyber bullying.

TThe campaign, part of NAPCAN’s Smart Online, Safe Offline (SOSO) social initiative through YouTube, provides a platform for teens to learn in a medium they feel comfortable with. Teens were also involved in developing the campaign.

In addition, Google also has on online Safety Centre - with practical advice for teens about being safe and making the most of their online experience.

Sources:

1. Supporting SOSO campaign to combat cyber bullying, Official Google Australia Blog, November 3, 2009
2. Cyber Bullying Affects Real Lives’ – Google’s SOSO campaign to combat cyber bullying,  tech-talks,  November3, 2009

Tags: Australia, Cyber bullying, Google