Schools asked for a Solution. This is it.

 

When the online world becomes a weapon through sexting, harassment, AI abuse, or deepfake bullying and abuse — students need more than punishment. They need understanding, accountability, and a path forward.

 

That’s exactly what DEAP (Digital Ethics and Accountability Program) delivers.
 

Developed by global experts Kirra Pendergast and Dr Brad Marshall, guided by Maggie Dent, and grounded in 30+ years of digital risk leadership, DEAP is the first of its kind: a school-led, restorative justice program designed for serious digital misconduct that doesn’t just lecture students it rebuilds trust.
 

At its heart is a simple but powerful model:

Describe, Empathise, Take Accountability, Plan for Change.
Students learn the true impact of their actions.

Families are brought into the conversation.

And schools are given real tools to shift behaviour — not just punish it.
 

Why DEAP Works 
 

• Aligned to real-world incidents: sexting, doxxing, hate speech, deepfakes and more

• Primary, secondary, and parent modules for age-appropriate education

• Anonymous access — no student data is ever stored

• A mandated foundation unit: Understanding Harmful Online Behaviour

• Powerful Principal Presentation to reframe culture from the top down

• Full toolkit for implementation: training, templates, scripts, and support
   

What You’re Getting
 

• Whole-school access for all modules to suit ages 10-18yrs and their parents/carers (no per-student fees, no gatekeeping)

• Ongoing access to new and evolving modules

• A system designed to complement — not replace — existing discipline

• A legally defensible alternative to suspension

• A safer digital culture built on reflection, not fear
   

DEAP is a grounded, evidence-based shift in how schools respond to harm — with clarity, care, and courage.