2. What is Cyber Bullying?
• Bullying is no longer limited to the playground and can take away the
sense of safety that a child feels while at home.
• Stopbullying.gov defines cyber-bullying as, "...Bullying that takes place
using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and
equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as
communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and
websites." Cyber-bullying behaviour can include, but is not limited to:
• Posting nasty pictures or messages about others on blogs, websites, or
social media
• Pretending to be someone else/fake profiles
• Spreading rumors on social networks
• Harassing text messages or emails
3. Forms of Cyber Bullying
• Sending Spyware and/or Hacking Programs: Using technology to
jeopardize or gain unauthorized access to someone else’s computer.
• Sending Pictures: Sending, posting, or altering compromising pictures of
others whether the images were taken with or without consent.
