LSSLN Chairperson, Jacqueline Lo, and guest speakers of the luncheon talk

Social networking sites and mobile devices are integrated into part of our life, and the issue of cyber-bullying among juvenile is getting the attention of general public, for more teenagers are trying to use different Internet tools to uncover some personal information or attack their peers. On February 27, LSSLN has collaborated with Norton and Social Work and Social Administration Society, SSS, HKUSU to deliver an interdisciplinary luncheon talk to HKU students, and a media roundtable to the mass media, on the topic of Cyber-bullying at TT404 of T.T. Tsui Building of HKU.

The luncheon talk, entitled “Cyber-bullying 101: A global viral threat among juvenile”, was held from 12:30-1:30pm. Miss Marian Merritt from Norton, Mr. Ng Ho Hei from Hong Kong Family Welfare Society (HKFWS), Dr. Cheung Chi-Kim & Dr. Ki Wing-wah from the Faculty of Education, had sat together and share some latest research findings on cyber-bullying, as well as their insights on preventing it among teenagers. The attendants are far more than expected. Together with the four guest speakers, HKU students are able to learn the latest trend on this issue, as well as way to work together in fighting against improper Internet behaviour.

After the talk, Miss Marian, Mr. Ng and Dr. Ki sat together and had an inspiring discussion with the mass media for another hour. They were all happy that it was an memorable moment for having an opportunity to listen to what others think, have some self reflection on the topic, and get to know some new friends of shared interest.

Set of photos of the event: Browse on Facebook
Local news media’s coverage on the activity: News clipping