Online bullying or ‘cyberbullying’ is typically repeated, emotionally abusive behaviour intended to hurt someone.
A single negative or insensitive comment may not be considered bullying, but could still be upsetting and potentially go against our code of conduct. If you experience or witness anything that you find upsetting or concerning, please report it.
Forms of online bullying might include:
- writing targeted threatening, upsetting or abusive comments about a participant
- creating and sharing targeted embarrassing or malicious images or videos about a participant
- starting a comment thread or setting up hate sites or groups about a participant
- encouraging a participant to self-harm
- impersonating, hijacking or stealing a profile or accounts on other services to embarrass a participant or cause trouble using their name.
If you or someone else is experiencing bullying on Canvas, do not retaliate or respond. Instead, report your concerns to your tutor. Include any supporting information you feel comfortable to share, such as screenshots. All information will be treated respectfully and your tutor will escalate concerns where appropriate. Where possible, we will maintain strict confidentiality.
If you are being bullied by someone who doesn’t use our platform
If you are under 18 and in the UK, you can please contact Childline for support.
If you are over 18, you should consider contacting your local police. You may also find this advice from the National Bullying Helpline useful.