Resources for Parents Seeking to Help their Child Deal with Cyberviolence in the Context of a Dating Relationship

The following video on “What exactly is cyberviolence? Demystifying cyberviolence” is brought to you by the Association Québécoise Plaidoyer-Victimes (AQPV), a non-profit organization that promotes and defends the rights and interests of victims of crime and their families. The organization is working on translating their website and is currently offering English publications for parents to:

make you aware of the forms that cyberviolence takes in teen intimate relationships and its consequences,
inform you of the workings of the youth justice system in the area of cyberviolence in dating relationships and the related provisions under the Criminal Code,
provide you with practical advice and resources that can help you and your child, and
give you the tools you need to better support your child.

The following fact sheets are now available: What form does cyberviolence take in teen dating relationships? What are the signs that a teen is being cybervictimized by their boyfriend or girlfriend? What are the consequences of cyberviolence in teen dating relationships? and Many behaviours associated with cyberviolence in the context of a dating relationship are considered crimes.

You can also visit our Connexions YouTube Channel to view our Cyberviolence Playlist and you can visit the AQPV website to order their new Guide on Cyberviolence in Teen Intimate Relationships.

Other Community & Online Resources on Cyberviolence & Cyberbullying:

LigneParents is a confidential service provided by professionals to parents of children aged 0-20 in Québec. Their 1-800-361-5085 toll-free number is available 24/7. LignesParents offers parents support as needed to solve problems, answer their questions, and deal with crisis situations. (website French only, but bilingual service)

SOS violence conjugale is a helpline providing support and referral services for victims of domestic violence, their children and other family members. These services are confidential
and available 24/7 throughout Québec. You can reach them toll-free at: 1-800-363-9010. (website French only, but bilingual service)

Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC) provide front-line services to victims of crime everywhere in Québec. Services include: information on rights, recourses, and legal procedures; accompaniment to court; help with filing for compensation. You can reach them toll-free at: 1-866-532-2822.

ProtectKidsOnline is a website designed to help parents/guardians stay on top of the digital world their children are engaging in. You will find information about the ever-changing online interests of young people, the potential risks they face and proactive strategies to help keep your child/adolescent safe while online.

NeedHelpNow.ca is a website designed to provide assistance to youth aged 13-17 when an intimate photo or video has been posted online without consent. It offers practical advice to help them regain control over the situation and explains how to contact Internet sites and services to ask them to remove a photo or video.

Get Cyber Safe was created by Public Security Canada for parents and young people. This website provides information, advice, and tools on cyberbullying and the distribution of intimate images online without consent.

Cybertip.ca protects young people from online sexual exploitation.

MediaSmarts offers a number of articles on cyberbullying.

Éducaloi offers online legal information for adults and youth, including articles on Cyberbullying and Five Things Parents Should Know About Cyberbullying.