1. The use of social media is becoming increasingly commonplace in the community. As a result, the phenomenon of “cyberbullying” is becoming increasingly prevalent.
2. For the purposes of this Policy:
“Cyberbullying” includes harassing, threatening, intimidating, teasing, racially vilifying, ridiculing, publishing embarrassing or sexually explicit images or otherwise insulting a person by use of electronic media;
“Electronic media” includes email, text (SMS) messaging, Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and postings on any social networking sites;
“Member/s” includes Parade/St Damians JFC Members.
3. All Parade/St Damians JFC members, club officials, registered players, umpires, employees and officials must not engage in any form of cyberbullying directed towards another Parade/St Damians JFC member, club official, registered player, umpire, employee, official or supporter.
4. Where an instance of cyberbullying originates from electronic media, the holder of that account shall be deemed to be in breach of this Policy.
5. Any allegation of a breach of this Policy shall be investigated by the Parade/St Damians JFC Club Secretary and, in the event that there is evidence that cyberbullying has occurred, the matter shall be dealt with in accordance with the Parade/St Damians JFC Executive Committee.
6. Where a charge of cyberbullying is sustained by the Parade/St Damians JFC Executive Committee, the Committee may impose such penalty as it deems fit in the circumstances, including suspension or fine.