Common Sense Media: M.E.N.D. to Rebuild Trust
How can we take responsibility and rebuild trust when online harm occurs?

When online actions damage friendships, students need tools to rebuild what’s broken. Help students explore the challenging journey of rebuilding trust through accountability, rather than excuses. Introduce students to the MEND framework, helping them discover that genuine repair requires not just words, but consistent actions that demonstrate trustworthiness over time—an essential skill for maintaining healthy relationships.

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  • Understand the importance of accountability when trust is broken online
  • Apply the MEND framework to repair friendships and rebuild trust

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Common Sense Media: M.E.N.D. to Rebuild Trust
How can we take responsibility and rebuild trust when online harm occurs?

When online actions damage friendships, students need tools to rebuild what’s broken. Help students explore the challenging journey of rebuilding trust through accountability, rather than excuses. Introduce students to the MEND framework, helping them discover that genuine repair requires not just words, but consistent actions that demonstrate trustworthiness over time—an essential skill for maintaining healthy relationships.

Objectives

  • Understand the importance of accountability when trust is broken online
  • Apply the MEND framework to repair friendships and rebuild trust
Common Sense Media
K-6
5th Grade

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Common Sense Media

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