Helps teenagers practise safer, calmer responses to online bullying, digital drama and harmful messages before they are caught in the middle of it. The printable cyberbullying scenario cards use short teen-focused situations with discussion prompts, making them suitable for school, therapy, youth work and group sessions.
In a PSHE lesson, youth group, counselling session or social work visit, these cyberbullying scenario cards can help teens talk through difficult online situations without putting one young person on the spot. The cards are aimed at teenagers and older children who use group chats, social media, messaging apps and online games.
Each card gives a realistic situation followed by questions to prompt discussion, problem-solving and safer decision-making. Visible examples include jokes in a group chat, a fake account pretending to be someone, a private voice note being shared, exclusion from a group, hurtful comments disguised as banter, an old post being reshared, gaming harassment, unkind polls, nasty screenshots, anonymous messages and angry public posts.
The prompts encourage young people to think about boundaries, evidence, blocking and reporting, checking facts, asking for help, involving trusted adults and supporting someone privately. They also explore what not to say, how bystanders can respond, and when a situation may need urgent adult support.
Teachers, school counsellors, social workers, therapists and youth workers could print and cut the cards for small-group discussion, one-to-one work, safeguarding sessions, online safety lessons or restorative conversations. The format is practical for teenagers who may find it easier to respond to a fictional scenario than describe their own experience directly. Created by Edita Stiborova.
