Coco’s Law Lesson
Welcome to the What is Coco’s Law? Lesson.
About
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people.
Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.
Coco’s Law – 3rd-5th Year Lesson
The What is Coco’s Law? Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication
and Related Offences Act 2020
This lesson has a full presentation, including teacher’s script, and supporting materials.
What is Coco’s Law – 1st and 2nd Year Lesson
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people.
Note: This lesson is best delivered after completing the Lockers resource, to ensure a clear progression in learning. If you’d like to explore the legal side of Coco’s Law further, you can invite a member of An Garda Síochána to speak with students. They can provide deeper insight into the legal aspects of this legislation.
Lockers Resource
Lockers is an information and education resource, it assists schools in coping with and preventing the sharing of explicit self-generated images of minors.
Intended for use with Junior Cycle SPHE classes, Lockers is supported by two animations and six lesson plans.
Also included in Lockers is an information section for school leaders.
