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 Pathway) delivers.
Developed by global experts Kirra Pendergast and 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, create a Pathway to 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
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Aligned to real-world incidents: sexting, doxxing, hate speech, deepfakes and more
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Primary, secondary, and parent modules for age-appropriate education
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Anonymous access — no student data is ever stored
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Designed to support behavioural management plans
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A mandated foundation unit: Understanding Harmful Online Behaviour
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Powerful Principal Presentation to reframe culture from the top down
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Full toolkit for implementation: training, templates, scripts, and support
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We do not track or retain any data - we supply your nominated school representatives with login codes to access the modules
What You’re Getting
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Whole-school access for all modules to suit ages 10- 18 years and their parents/carers (no per-student fees, no gatekeeping)
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Ongoing access to new and evolving modules
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A system designed to complement — not replace — existing discipline
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A legally defensible alternative to suspension
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A safer digital culture built on reflection, not fear
Schools asked for a Solution.
This is it.
450%
Increase in Cyberbullying 
and Social exclusion.
Safety Commissioner Report 11/2/25