Officers from Thames Valley Police will send letters to parents of "Facebook bullies" in what is seen as the first crackdown on teenaged Facebook bullies harassing fellow students.
The harassment had reportedly led some youngsters to commit suicide.
In the crackdown, officers will send a written online message to the student about the possibility of prosecution for a public order offence if they continue to harass victims. Their parents will also be sent a letter about their child’s actions and what the consequences could be.
Officers will take help from teenage volunteers as well. Teachers will also play play a role in providing information about cyber-bully victims.
Police constable PC Dave Thomas of Thames Valley Police said the move is a pre-emptive action meant to use awareness as a tool to nip the problem in the bud.
Thomas said, "By sending a police warning notice on Facebook, students will be made aware they could be prosecuted. We are aiming to nip the problem in the bud and prevent it becoming something more serious."
"While we want them to realise how serious the matter is, we also want to avoid that and keep young people out of the criminal justice system if possible."
The trial will first be implemented in Reading, and if successful, might be considered for other areas.
