Violence on Social Media
The activities in this module explore how apps work, promote critical thinking about their online presence and encourage positive and proactive behavior online.
This module was designed as part of the Quit Fighting for Likes campaign which was developed in partnership with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, Medics Against Violence and No Knives, Better Lives.
Watch the Quit Fighting for Likes Campaign Video here!
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Find all the slides you will need to deliver our peer education social media activities below.
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A Balanced Feed
Explore what a healthy social media feed would look like for young people and how they can achieve this.
View ResourceMoral Choices Online
Rank online behaviours while exploring young people's morals and values.
View resourcesThe Online Ripple Effect
Raise awareness of the rippling impact online behaviours have on individuals, friends/families and communities.
View resourcesThe Hook
Identify and understand the tactics used by social media apps to increase user engagement.
View ResourceSafe Spaces
Use this activity to highlight where young people feel safe and unsafe online and steps they can take to feel safer.
View resourcesLast Person Standing
A short game that uses the Quit Fighting for Likes campaign video to explore how actions young people can take to control what they see on social media.
View resourcesMeme Maker
Using the Quit Fighting for Likes campaign, create memes to counter filming and sharing violence.
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Get a discussion going
STEPS to Being An Active Bystander Online
Help young people understanding the different ways they can help a friend online.
View resourcesThe Impact of Social Media
Use agree/disagree to help young people reflect on the impact of social media on their thoughts and behaviours.
View resourcesInfluenced
Explore what influence means and how social media, and those on it, can make you do something.
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