2. What is cyberbullying? Bullying through internet applications Instant messaging, social networks sites, cell phones Victims can be targeted anywhere, anytime Two types- directly and by proxy Directly- sent to your kids directly Proxy- using others to help bully Proxy much more dangerous because it can get adults involved When adults become involved, it becomes cyber-stalking of cyber harassment
3. Forms of cyberbullying Flaming/Trolling- sending hostile messages to inflame the emotions of others Happy-slapping-recording someone being bullied and posting it for public viewing Identity Theft-stealing someone’s password to hack into accounts and post humiliating pictures, videos, or information Photoshopping-doctoring digital images to put victim in embarrassing situation Physical threats-sending threats to a person’s physical safety Rumor spreading-spreading gossip through email, messaging, or social network sites Sexting- sending nude or provocative pictures to someome else on a cell phone
4. Statistics In a recent survey of 1500 eighth graders: 58% of kids say that someone has said hurtful things about them online 53% of kids admit saying something hurtful about someone else online 42% of kids say they have been bullied online 58% of kids say they have not told parents or adults that they have been bullied online
5. I-Safe Foundation Over half of adolescents have been bullied online and about the same number have bullied online More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberthreats 25% have been bullied repeatedly Well over half never tell their parents 56% of cyber bullying occurs in chat rooms
7. Cyberbullying Deaths in News 2010- Phoebe Prince (MA) 2006- Megan Meier (MO) 2003- Ryan Halligan (VT) 2009- Carl Walker-Hoover (MA) 2010- Alexis Pilkington (NY) 2010- Tyler Clementi (NJ)
8. Tips for Parents Parents need to be the one trusted place for kids to go when things go wrong online or offline. Do not overreact, but take it seriously Contact the school Ask yourself: Is my child at risk of physical harm? How are they doing emotionally? Contact local law enforcement agency Monitor your child regularly
9. Tips for Teachers Have a clear understanding of what cyberbullying is and isn’t Talk to your students- education is the key Know your school policies and review them so that you understand them Set and discuss boundaries with students Recognize the signs and get help if needed Teach children how to “Take 5” and think before they post Encourage students to report cyberbullying
10. Tips for Students Tell a trusted adult if you are being cyberbullied Do not open, read, or respond to messages from cyberbullies If it is school related, tell your school Do not erase messages. They could be used later to take action against the cyberbully If bullied through chat or IM, the bully can often be blocked If you are threatened with harm, call the police
11. Let’s Watch a Video Clip http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/29/earlyshow/main6343077.shtml
12. Bibliography Beware of the cyber bully. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/CyberBullying.pdf Curriculum helps teachers fight cyberbullying. (2010, December 16). Retrieved from http://generationi.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/curriculum-helps-teachers-fight-cyberbullying/ Cyberbullying continued after teen's death. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/29/earlyshow/main6343077.shtml
13. Bibliography (con’t.) Cyberbullying research center. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.cyberbullying.us/research.php Cyberbullying statistics. (2011). Retrieved from http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Cyber_Bullying_Statistics Cyberbullying statistics. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html Hinduja, S. (2009). Cyberbullying. Retrieved from http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
14. Bibliography (con’t.) Illinois Attorney General, (n.d.). Cyberbullying- tips for teachers and advocates Retrieved from http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying/TipsForTeachers_0108.pdf Rutgers student suicide renews debate over cyberbullying. (2010, October 1). Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/10/01/rutgers-student-suicide-renews-debate-cyberbullying/ Stop cyberbullying-what it is,how it works, why cyberbully? prevention, take action, what's the law?. (2010, October). Retrieved from http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
15. Bibliography Teen's death highlights cyber bullying trend. (2009, July 23). Retrieved from http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-07-23/teens-death-highlights-cyber-bullying-trend/1363362
