Online shaming is common among children and young people. In addition to the distribution of nude images, there are countless ways in which children publicly shame one another online. What role can media literacy play in preventing online shaming? How can you inspire children and young people to treat one another respectfully online, so that shaming has no chance to take hold?
Programme
During the session, various speakers will engage in discussion, partly in response to the episodes of Pointer, which demonstrate the urgent need for sustained attention to media literacy on this topic. The first speakers have been announced:
- Simone Belt from Helpwanted will talk about positive solutions to prevent online shaming, drawing on her years of experience with victims and perpetrators.
- Kristian Harmelink, a police officer and speaker for Bureau Jeugd & Media, wants to initiate a society-wide discussion about norms and values. How can we improve the way we interact with one another online? What is needed for this?
Practical information
The online session will take place on Tuesday 8 February, between 10:00 and 12:00, via Zoom. The session is interactive; participants can ask the guests questions. Examples of inspiring initiatives against online shaming will also be discussed, and there will be musical interludes.
For more information and to register, click here.