Illinois Attorney General - Stop Cyberbullying

We know how much fun it is to communicate with friends online. The Internet allows you to connect with people all over the world, but it can also make you vulnerable to all sorts of risks. Learn how to set up your accounts and profiles, identify online risks and handle online issues.

Please use the information below to learn more about digital safety. If you have a question that is not answered here, please email our Internet Safety Specialists at e-info@atg.state.il.us.

Tips for Kids and Teens

Sharing too much information online can make you vulnerable to cyberbullying. Below, you'll find tips on how to avoid these risks.

Cyberbullying Tips (PDF)

Who Is Your Trusted Adult?

Warning Sign Checklist

Are you a victim of cyberbullying?

These days you can be bullied almost anywhere via cell phones, chat rooms, e-mail, instant messages, or Web sites. It can be hard to know if you’re being bullied—and even harder to handle it and know how to make it stop. Click below to check out our list of warning signs.

Warning Sign Checklist (PDF) (en Español)

What Should Students Do?

How should you respond to cyberbullying? We do not recommend that you respond to a cyberbully. Instead, we have a few steps that you can take to ensure that bullies are held responsible.

What should students do? (PDF)

Puzzles and Coloring Sheets

If you’ve done your homework, you may be ready for some fun! Click the link below for our word find, word scramble & coloring sheets. Good luck!