Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying A new technique of bullying

What is Cyberbullying?
It is a negative form of communication done electronically which is intended to embarrass or hurt another person.
It is only consider cyberbullying when a child or a teen is involved. Otherwise, it considered cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking when adults are involved.

Electronic forms of cyberbullying
Email
Instant message
Chat rooms
Video games
Internet – social network websites
Mobile phone – Text, photo & video messages

Cyberbullying examples

Cyberbullying involves:
Humiliation
Impersonation
Exclusion
Torment
Blackmail
Identity theft
Threats or intimidation
Harassment or "cyberstalking”
Unauthorized publication of private information or images

Megan Meier
Age: 13
Committed suicide
Self esteem issues
Myspace Account
Bully: Josh Evans

Lori Drew's outcome

Effects for victims
Loss of appetite
Trouble sleeping
Suicidal thoughts
Anxiety or low self-esteem
Seems sad, moody, or depressed
Unexplained bruises, scratches, and cuts
Sudden decrease in academic performance
Loss of interest in school and extracurricular activities
Seems afraid of going to school, riding the bus, walking to school, or taking part in organized activities with peers

Effects of being a bully
Tends to drops out of school
Generally does not do well in school
Higher risk for alcohol or substance abuse
Difficulty in maintaining friendships with others
Difficulty in maintaining long term relationships
Increased chance of spousal or child abuse as an adult
Increased percentage are convicted of a crime by age 24

How can kids prevent cyberbullying?
Tell friends to stop cyberbullying
Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult
Save or print all messages from bullies
Block communication with cyberbullies
Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages
If you are threatened with harm, call the police
Don’t share secrets, photos, or anything online that might be embarrassing if someone found out (such as your entire school!)

How to prevent your child from a bully
Teach your child to have good manners
Don't encourage your child to be a bullying
Discipline your child when being rude to others
Be actively involved with your child's social activities

Parents encouraging their child to fight

Step-dad disposed evidence

Each state laws is different
Most states allow school officials to take action against cyber bullies even if the bullying did not originate or take place on school property
Schools have incorporated anti-bullying polices
If convicted of cyberbullying, you face misdemeanors
Cyberbullying Laws

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by Bonnie Martinez

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