Assault Charges Laid In Bullying Case

(BRIGHTON, ON) – On April 12, 2014, Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a 15-year old youth from Quinte West with assault. The investigation came to light as a result of a video posted on Instagram depicting an incident that involved a Brighton area youth who had sustained minor injuries.

The OPP is very concerned about the impact of cyber bullying and other online criminal acts and supports a new Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP) initiative to enhance youth safety.

CCCP has partnered with the Government of Canada to launch a web-based resource for youth called Need Help Now (www.NeedHelpNow.ca). This online resource is designed to help Canadian youth – especially in this niche age demographic to manage the negative consequences that can occur when sexual images are created and distributed online and reduce further harm. This resource provides teens with practical steps to regain control over the situation, helpful information on how they can seek support from a safe adult, and strategies for managing harassment that may occur both online and offline (such as bullying).

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