Resources to assist counsellors, guardians, and students relating to online risks, threats, and more
NeedHelpNow.ca 
Provides practical support for youth who have shared a sexual picture or video and want help removing it or managing the situation. School counsellors can use this resource to support students experiencing online harm, provide guidance on next steps, and connect youth and families with trusted information and supports.
Online safety – Cybertip.ca 
Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children and youth. School counsellors can use this resource to access information, support student safety, and help connect students and families with appropriate reporting and intervention services when concerns arise.
Cybertip.ca Alerts 
Provides current information about emerging online safety risks, trends, and digital threats affecting children and youth. School counsellors can use these alerts to stay informed, support prevention efforts, and educate students, families, and school staff about online safety and digital well-being.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Survivor and Family Support 
Offers information, resources, and support services for individuals affected by child sexual abuse and exploitation. School counsellors can use this resource to access trauma-informed information, support students and families, and connect individuals with specialized services and pathways to healing.
Youth NCDII: A guide for schools 
Helps educators understand and respond to concerns related to non-consensual distribution of intimate images (NCDII) involving youth. School counsellors can use this resource to support prevention, guide appropriate responses when incidents occur, and promote student safety, privacy, and digital citizenship.
Policy 311 – Information And Communication Technologies (ICT) Use 
This policy defines the minimum standards for appropriate use of information and communication technologies in the public school system.
Raising Digitally Responsible Youth 
Technology is here to stay, whether we like it or not. Future employers and/or admissions departments are increasingly evaluating and assessing the digital reputations of our children and how they choose to represent themselves online. The goal of this parent/caregiver guide is to help introduce the major social media platforms, video games, and relevant trends that are already used or have the potential to be used by our children.






