When a child says they are being cyberbullied, the first few minutes shape what happens next. This infographic gives trusted adults a clear four-step response for that moment: stop, look, listen, and act.

Each step names what to do and why it matters.

• Stop asks you to stay calm, because your reaction sets the tone for how your child handles the situation.

• Look covers gathering evidence, screenshots, dates, and the platforms involved, which matters if the incident is later reported to a school, platform, or the authorities.

• Listen is about creating a safe space and hearing your child out without interruption or judgement.

• Act moves to practical steps: reporting and blocking on the platform, involving the school where a classmate is responsible, and seeking counselling or community support where it is needed.

Keep it to hand as a quick reference, or share it with other parents and educators in your community.

This resource was first shared in our webinar, How to be a Trusted Adult with INTERPOL on December 4, 2025.