The document discusses cyberbullying, defining it as tormenting, threatening, harassing, humiliating or embarrassing someone using the internet or digital technologies. It identifies three types of cyberbullying and notes that it has become easier with new social networks. Cyberbullying most affects tweens and teens. Prevention efforts include awareness/education, reporting incidents, and legislation. Victims are advised to save evidence, block bullies, and tell trusted adults.
A (very) brief history of Internet safetyConnectSafely
This document summarizes the history of internet safety laws and education in the US from 1995 to 2010. It discusses key laws passed such as the CDA, COPA, and CIPA and how they were challenged in courts. It also outlines how internet safety education evolved from a focus on law enforcement to incorporating research. Some key findings are that children's exposure to online pornography declined 12% from 2000-2010 and youth social problems also declined in the US during this period. The document recommends promoting digital citizenship education from pre-K to 12th grade.
3Rs of Internet Safety: Rights, Responsibilities and Risk ManagementConnectSafely
This is not your tired old Internet Safety lecture, but a presentation by ConnectSafely.org CEO Larry Magid that emphasizes youth rights as well as responsibliities and the importance of media literacy
This document discusses cyberbullying and the ethical responsibility to address it. It provides statistics showing that 20% of middle school students who experienced cyberbullying considered suicide, and 19% attempted suicide. Examples are given of two teenagers, Megan Meier and Ryan Halligan, who committed suicide due to cyberbullying. The document outlines resources for parents, educators, students, and communities to help prevent cyberbullying and educate about related laws and ethical issues regarding social media use.
Help put an end to cyber bullying but raising awareness. This flipbook includes descriptions, details and facts about the tragic act of cyber bullying.
This document discusses cyber bullying and was presented by Lemon Grenades. It provides statistics showing that cyber bullying significantly impacts youth. Cyber bullying involves the use of technology like the internet or mobile devices to harass or threaten others. There are laws against cyber bullying, and seeking help from organizations like Childline and Samaritans is recommended. Prevention strategies include monitoring children's online activities, privacy settings, and teaching internet safety.
Cyber-bullying involves the use of digital technology to repeatedly torment, threaten, harass, humiliate or embarrass another person. It can have serious psychological and emotional impacts on victims and in some cases has led to suicide. While some states have laws against cyber-bullying, there is no overall federal law. Schools can educate students about cyber-bullying and enforce rules against harassment, while parents should talk to their children about signs of cyber-bullying and encourage them to tell an adult if it occurs.
A (very) brief history of Internet safetyConnectSafely
This document summarizes the history of internet safety laws and education in the US from 1995 to 2010. It discusses key laws passed such as the CDA, COPA, and CIPA and how they were challenged in courts. It also outlines how internet safety education evolved from a focus on law enforcement to incorporating research. Some key findings are that children's exposure to online pornography declined 12% from 2000-2010 and youth social problems also declined in the US during this period. The document recommends promoting digital citizenship education from pre-K to 12th grade.
3Rs of Internet Safety: Rights, Responsibilities and Risk ManagementConnectSafely
This is not your tired old Internet Safety lecture, but a presentation by ConnectSafely.org CEO Larry Magid that emphasizes youth rights as well as responsibliities and the importance of media literacy
This document discusses cyberbullying and the ethical responsibility to address it. It provides statistics showing that 20% of middle school students who experienced cyberbullying considered suicide, and 19% attempted suicide. Examples are given of two teenagers, Megan Meier and Ryan Halligan, who committed suicide due to cyberbullying. The document outlines resources for parents, educators, students, and communities to help prevent cyberbullying and educate about related laws and ethical issues regarding social media use.
Help put an end to cyber bullying but raising awareness. This flipbook includes descriptions, details and facts about the tragic act of cyber bullying.
This document discusses cyber bullying and was presented by Lemon Grenades. It provides statistics showing that cyber bullying significantly impacts youth. Cyber bullying involves the use of technology like the internet or mobile devices to harass or threaten others. There are laws against cyber bullying, and seeking help from organizations like Childline and Samaritans is recommended. Prevention strategies include monitoring children's online activities, privacy settings, and teaching internet safety.
Cyber-bullying involves the use of digital technology to repeatedly torment, threaten, harass, humiliate or embarrass another person. It can have serious psychological and emotional impacts on victims and in some cases has led to suicide. While some states have laws against cyber-bullying, there is no overall federal law. Schools can educate students about cyber-bullying and enforce rules against harassment, while parents should talk to their children about signs of cyber-bullying and encourage them to tell an adult if it occurs.
How law enforcement should and should not use social media. Presented by Dwight Zahringer of Trademark Productions, TruReview.com for the Police Officers Association of Michigan annual conference in Grand Rapids, MI.
Updated Online Safety 3.0 Talk for Mediterranean Association of International...Larry Magid
A newly revised Online Safety 3.0 talk prepared for the Mediterranean Association of International Schools by ConnectSafely.org co-director and SafeKids.com founder Larry Magid
Cyber bullying involves using technology like the internet, cell phones or other devices to send hurtful or embarrassing messages or images to others. It can take the form of direct attacks or using proxies. Notable examples include harassment of Megan Meier that contributed to her suicide. While anonymity online enables cyber bullying, everyone must work together to address the problem by spotting it, helping victims, and instituting policies. Cyber bullying is strongly associated with suicidal thoughts in teens and needs to be taken seriously.
This document discusses cyberbullying and its effects on victims. It defines cyberbullying as the intentional and repeated use of technology to harm or distress others. Cyberbullying can start as young as age 11 and victims are not safe even at home due to nasty messages spreading quickly online. Statistics show that 42% of kids have been cyberbullied and the effects on victims can include depression, withdrawal, dropping grades, and in serious cases, suicide. The document advises victims not to respond to bullies and to tell a trusted adult.
Cyber-bullying is a significant problem for students in schools across the US. Students are bullied through technologies like social media, texts, and emails both inside and outside of school. While laws against cyber-bullying exist, they are not always clear, and educators need to step in to stop harassment. Cyber-bullying can cause depression and even lead to suicide. Adults must be aware of this issue and how to prevent and address it.
This document discusses the issue of cyberbullying among teenagers. It defines cyberbullying as using electronic communication to deliberately harass or threaten others repeatedly. Common forms of cyberbullying include sending harmful messages, posts, or images via cell phones, the internet, or social media. The document notes that cyberbullying affects many teens and can have serious psychological and legal consequences. It provides advice for teens, parents, schools, and authorities on how to respond to and prevent cyberbullying.
Cyber bullying involves tormenting, harassing, threatening, or humiliating another child or teen using the internet, technology, or mobile phones. It can take many forms, such as sending mean texts and emails, posting embarrassing photos online, or creating fake social media profiles. Cyber bullying is dangerous and can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. While teens may think using fake names prevents getting caught, there are ways to track cyber bullies. Most states currently do not have laws specifically targeting cyber bullying, so awareness is important for prevention.
Cyberbullying takes many forms such as mean posts, name calling, and cruel messages. There are different types of cyberbullies with varying motives that require tailored responses. There are two main types of cyberbullying: direct attacks and cyberbullying by proxy which uses others and is more dangerous. Education is key to preventing cyberbullying by teaching kids how to avoid inadvertently bullying others online and how to respond to hurtful situations by taking a break before reacting.
This document discusses cyber bullying among school-aged children and the impact it has on students and schools. Cyber bullying involves name-calling, insults, threats of harm, and inappropriate comments online or through other electronic means. It most often occurs on social media, emails, chat rooms, instant messages, and text messages. All school-aged children are at risk, especially those with unsupervised internet access. Cyber bullying can negatively impact students' self-esteem, mental health, and school performance. It may even lead to suicide or violence. Schools are working to educate students on this issue and intervene in cyber bullying incidents. However, legislation against cyber bullying is difficult to enact and enforce. Overall, cyber bullying has negative consequences for
The presentation discussed cyberbullying's impact on students, compared US and Australian anti-cyberbullying programs, and examined approaches taken by two Queensland schools. It recommended being realistic about cyberbullying's prevalence, introducing a targeted anti-bullying program, involving students in defining acceptable behavior, and educating students and parents about technology use and cyberbullying.
This document discusses cyberbullying and the evolving laws around it. It defines cyberbullying and outlines some landmark cases that helped shape policies. One case involved a teen girl who committed suicide after being cyberbullied. While this highlighted the issue, existing laws did not clearly address it. Since then, most states and some localities have passed laws against cyberbullying and harassment. However, the laws still vary and issues remain around factors like jurisdiction and schools' responsibilities. The challenges include addressing online abuse while protecting free speech rights.
The document discusses the evolution of online safety approaches from the early Web 1.0 era focused on crime and adult content (Online Safety 1.0) to the current era of user-generated content on social media (Online Safety 3.0). It advocates for an approach that is research-based rather than fear-based, respects youth agency, and focuses on empowering youth rather than just protecting them from harm. Key aspects of the proposed Online Safety 3.0 approach include being flexible rather than one-size-fits-all, and focusing on media literacy, prevention tailored to risks like bullying or sexting, and intervention for youth already experiencing issues.
Social Media 101 for Parents: Do you know where your children are?Sarah Welstead
The document discusses the rise of social media and its impact on children and privacy. It notes that social media has grown rapidly, with sites like Facebook and YouTube gaining hundreds of millions of users. However, it also notes issues like cyberbullying, oversharing of private information, and predators contacting children online. It emphasizes the importance of parents educating themselves about their children's online activities and discussing internet safety.
Cyberbullying is a growing problem, with over half of adolescents experiencing it. Cyberbullying occurs through digital means like phones and social media, and involves sending harmful, humiliating content. Common places it happens are social media, texts, and instant messages. Cyberbullies are often seeking revenge, power, or peer pressure. Effects of cyberbullying include low self-esteem, isolation, and in tragic cases, suicide. Schools should have anti-bullying policies and counseling to address both victims and bullies. Parents can help by monitoring children's online activities and blocking harassing individuals.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them cool, funny, or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin victims' lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not okay and should be stopped.
The document discusses the evolution of online safety approaches from the early focus on crime and adult content (1.0), to including peer harm (2.0), to the current need for a new approach (3.0) that empowers and protects youth. It outlines key aspects of youth online behavior and risks, noting that most experiences are positive and risks have decreased over time. The new 3.0 approach proposes comprehensive digital citizenship education and a whole-community response to issues like cyberbullying.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them popular or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not cool, funny, or a way to gain popularity.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them popular or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not cool, funny, or a way to gain popularity.
The document discusses a new approach to online safety called Online Safety 3.0. It argues that traditional fear-based approaches focusing only on risks are obsolete and irrelevant to youth. Online Safety 3.0 is research-based, respects youth agency, and aims to empower youth rather than view them only as potential victims. It focuses on both safety from harm and safety for full participation in online communities. The document advocates treating online safety as a whole-school responsibility and promoting digital citizenship and media literacy skills.
Cyber bullying involves using electronic technology to bully others. More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online such as harassment, cyber stalking, and exclusion. While technology allows for bullying awareness and reporting, it also enables bullying to occur anonymously and anywhere at any time. Both bullies and victims experience negative effects on their behavior and mental health. Prevention requires legislation, education for students and parents, and monitoring of online and technology use.
How law enforcement should and should not use social media. Presented by Dwight Zahringer of Trademark Productions, TruReview.com for the Police Officers Association of Michigan annual conference in Grand Rapids, MI.
Updated Online Safety 3.0 Talk for Mediterranean Association of International...Larry Magid
A newly revised Online Safety 3.0 talk prepared for the Mediterranean Association of International Schools by ConnectSafely.org co-director and SafeKids.com founder Larry Magid
Cyber bullying involves using technology like the internet, cell phones or other devices to send hurtful or embarrassing messages or images to others. It can take the form of direct attacks or using proxies. Notable examples include harassment of Megan Meier that contributed to her suicide. While anonymity online enables cyber bullying, everyone must work together to address the problem by spotting it, helping victims, and instituting policies. Cyber bullying is strongly associated with suicidal thoughts in teens and needs to be taken seriously.
This document discusses cyberbullying and its effects on victims. It defines cyberbullying as the intentional and repeated use of technology to harm or distress others. Cyberbullying can start as young as age 11 and victims are not safe even at home due to nasty messages spreading quickly online. Statistics show that 42% of kids have been cyberbullied and the effects on victims can include depression, withdrawal, dropping grades, and in serious cases, suicide. The document advises victims not to respond to bullies and to tell a trusted adult.
Cyber-bullying is a significant problem for students in schools across the US. Students are bullied through technologies like social media, texts, and emails both inside and outside of school. While laws against cyber-bullying exist, they are not always clear, and educators need to step in to stop harassment. Cyber-bullying can cause depression and even lead to suicide. Adults must be aware of this issue and how to prevent and address it.
This document discusses the issue of cyberbullying among teenagers. It defines cyberbullying as using electronic communication to deliberately harass or threaten others repeatedly. Common forms of cyberbullying include sending harmful messages, posts, or images via cell phones, the internet, or social media. The document notes that cyberbullying affects many teens and can have serious psychological and legal consequences. It provides advice for teens, parents, schools, and authorities on how to respond to and prevent cyberbullying.
Cyber bullying involves tormenting, harassing, threatening, or humiliating another child or teen using the internet, technology, or mobile phones. It can take many forms, such as sending mean texts and emails, posting embarrassing photos online, or creating fake social media profiles. Cyber bullying is dangerous and can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. While teens may think using fake names prevents getting caught, there are ways to track cyber bullies. Most states currently do not have laws specifically targeting cyber bullying, so awareness is important for prevention.
Cyberbullying takes many forms such as mean posts, name calling, and cruel messages. There are different types of cyberbullies with varying motives that require tailored responses. There are two main types of cyberbullying: direct attacks and cyberbullying by proxy which uses others and is more dangerous. Education is key to preventing cyberbullying by teaching kids how to avoid inadvertently bullying others online and how to respond to hurtful situations by taking a break before reacting.
This document discusses cyber bullying among school-aged children and the impact it has on students and schools. Cyber bullying involves name-calling, insults, threats of harm, and inappropriate comments online or through other electronic means. It most often occurs on social media, emails, chat rooms, instant messages, and text messages. All school-aged children are at risk, especially those with unsupervised internet access. Cyber bullying can negatively impact students' self-esteem, mental health, and school performance. It may even lead to suicide or violence. Schools are working to educate students on this issue and intervene in cyber bullying incidents. However, legislation against cyber bullying is difficult to enact and enforce. Overall, cyber bullying has negative consequences for
The presentation discussed cyberbullying's impact on students, compared US and Australian anti-cyberbullying programs, and examined approaches taken by two Queensland schools. It recommended being realistic about cyberbullying's prevalence, introducing a targeted anti-bullying program, involving students in defining acceptable behavior, and educating students and parents about technology use and cyberbullying.
This document discusses cyberbullying and the evolving laws around it. It defines cyberbullying and outlines some landmark cases that helped shape policies. One case involved a teen girl who committed suicide after being cyberbullied. While this highlighted the issue, existing laws did not clearly address it. Since then, most states and some localities have passed laws against cyberbullying and harassment. However, the laws still vary and issues remain around factors like jurisdiction and schools' responsibilities. The challenges include addressing online abuse while protecting free speech rights.
The document discusses the evolution of online safety approaches from the early Web 1.0 era focused on crime and adult content (Online Safety 1.0) to the current era of user-generated content on social media (Online Safety 3.0). It advocates for an approach that is research-based rather than fear-based, respects youth agency, and focuses on empowering youth rather than just protecting them from harm. Key aspects of the proposed Online Safety 3.0 approach include being flexible rather than one-size-fits-all, and focusing on media literacy, prevention tailored to risks like bullying or sexting, and intervention for youth already experiencing issues.
Social Media 101 for Parents: Do you know where your children are?Sarah Welstead
The document discusses the rise of social media and its impact on children and privacy. It notes that social media has grown rapidly, with sites like Facebook and YouTube gaining hundreds of millions of users. However, it also notes issues like cyberbullying, oversharing of private information, and predators contacting children online. It emphasizes the importance of parents educating themselves about their children's online activities and discussing internet safety.
Cyberbullying is a growing problem, with over half of adolescents experiencing it. Cyberbullying occurs through digital means like phones and social media, and involves sending harmful, humiliating content. Common places it happens are social media, texts, and instant messages. Cyberbullies are often seeking revenge, power, or peer pressure. Effects of cyberbullying include low self-esteem, isolation, and in tragic cases, suicide. Schools should have anti-bullying policies and counseling to address both victims and bullies. Parents can help by monitoring children's online activities and blocking harassing individuals.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them cool, funny, or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin victims' lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not okay and should be stopped.
The document discusses the evolution of online safety approaches from the early focus on crime and adult content (1.0), to including peer harm (2.0), to the current need for a new approach (3.0) that empowers and protects youth. It outlines key aspects of youth online behavior and risks, noting that most experiences are positive and risks have decreased over time. The new 3.0 approach proposes comprehensive digital citizenship education and a whole-community response to issues like cyberbullying.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them popular or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not cool, funny, or a way to gain popularity.
Cyber bullying involves threatening, harassing, or making another feel uncomfortable using technology like social media or cell phones. A recent study found 70% of students reported being bullied, and cyber bullying affects 50% of young kids, with 10-20% experiencing it regularly. People cyber bully because they think it makes them popular or powerful. However, cyber bullying can have serious legal consequences like criminal charges, prison time, and even ruin lives. The article emphasizes cyber bullying is not cool, funny, or a way to gain popularity.
The document discusses a new approach to online safety called Online Safety 3.0. It argues that traditional fear-based approaches focusing only on risks are obsolete and irrelevant to youth. Online Safety 3.0 is research-based, respects youth agency, and aims to empower youth rather than view them only as potential victims. It focuses on both safety from harm and safety for full participation in online communities. The document advocates treating online safety as a whole-school responsibility and promoting digital citizenship and media literacy skills.
Cyber bullying involves using electronic technology to bully others. More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online such as harassment, cyber stalking, and exclusion. While technology allows for bullying awareness and reporting, it also enables bullying to occur anonymously and anywhere at any time. Both bullies and victims experience negative effects on their behavior and mental health. Prevention requires legislation, education for students and parents, and monitoring of online and technology use.
Cyberbullying-Identification-Prevention-Response.pdf
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Cyberbullying:
Identification,
Prevention,
& Response
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D.
Cyberbullying Research Center
October 2014
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ids have been bullying each other for gener-
ations. The latest generation, however, has
been able to utilize technology to expand
their reach and the extent of their harm. This phe-
nomenon is being called cyberbullying, defined as:
“willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use
of computers, cell phones, and other electronic de-
vices.” Basically, we are referring to incidents where
adolescents use technology to harass, threaten, hu-
miliate, or otherwise hassle their peers. For exam-
ple, youth can send hurtful text messages to others
or spread rumors using smartphones or tablets.
Teens have also created web pages, videos, and
profiles on social media platforms making fun of
others. With mobile devices, adolescents have tak-
en pictures in a bedroom, a bathroom, or another
location where privacy is expected, and posted or
distributed them online. Others have recorded un-
authorized videos of other kids and uploaded them
for the world to see, rate, tag, and discuss. Still oth-
ers are embracing anonymous apps or chat func-
tionality on gaming networks to tear down or hu-
miliate others.
What are some negative effects that cyber-
bullying can have on a person?
There are many detrimental outcomes associated
with cyberbullying that reach into the real world.
First, many targets report feeling depressed, sad,
angry, and frustrated. As one teenager stated: “It
makes me hurt both physically and mentally. It
scares me and takes away all my confidence. It
makes me feel sick and worthless.” Those who are
victimized by cyberbullying also reveal that they are
often afraid or embarrassed to go to school. In ad-
dition, research has revealed a link between cyber-
bullying and low self-esteem, family problems, aca-
demic difficulties, school violence, and various de-
linquent behaviors. Finally, cyberbullied youth also
report having suicidal thoughts, and there have
been a number of examples in the United States
and abroad where youth who were victimized end-
ed up taking their own lives.
Where does cyberbullying commonly occur?
Cyberbullying occurs across a variety of venues and
mediums in cyberspace, and it shouldn’t come as a
surprise that it occurs most often where teenagers
congregate. Initially, many kids hung out in chat
rooms, and as a result that is where most harass-
ment took place. In recent years, most youth are
have been drawn to social media (such as Insta-
gram, Snapchat, and Twitter) and video-sharing
sites (such as YouTube). This trend has led to in-
creased reports of cyberbullying occurring in those
environments. Voice chat, textual chat, and texting
via phones or tablets also can provide an environ-
ment in whi.
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This document discusses cyber bullying, including its evolution with new media, characteristics such as online harassment, and real life cases like those of Megan Meier and Amanda Todd that ended in suicide. Prevention and education efforts are needed to address cyber bullying by raising awareness, eliminating participation gaps, and encouraging collaboration between groups. Warning signs of cyber bullying include anxiety around technology and signs of anger or depression, while taking action against one's own online behavior could indicate involvement in cyber bullying acts.
Cyberbullying involves using electronic devices and communication tools to bully others online. A survey of students found that over 2 in 7 had been bullied online, and most felt it was easier to bully someone online than in person. The document recommends ways to prevent cyberbullying such as speaking to youth about its harms, creating school policies, and building community awareness.
The document discusses various aspects of youth safety on social networking sites and the internet. It notes that social networking allows teens to socialize, explore identity, and engage in content creation. However, it can also expose teens to risks like inappropriate solicitation, cyberbullying, and showing off behavior. The document emphasizes that internet safety is complex with no single solution, and that risks online often reflect ones in the real world. A collaborative long-term approach is needed to help teens harness benefits and address issues.
The document discusses cyber bullying, including its definition, causes, impacts, and approaches to addressing it. Cyber bullying involves using technology to harass or embarrass others repeatedly. It occurs for various reasons like revenge or attention-seeking. Studies show 12-26% of parents report their children being cyber bullied on social media sites. Impacts on victims include poor school performance, drug use, and even suicide. The document discusses the role of social media sites in monitoring users and laws around cyber bullying in different countries. There is debate around how involved government and technology companies should be in monitoring users and enforcing anti-bullying policies.
The document outlines a plan to address cyberbullying through education and community involvement. It proposes creating educational packets for schools, parents, and students to raise awareness about cyberbullying and how to prevent and address it. It also suggests engaging the broader community through organizations, social media campaigns, and pushing for laws against cyberbullying. Success would be measured by engagement on social media, website traffic, and number of participating groups and individuals. Key resources on the issues are provided.
Cyberbullying involves using technology to harass or harm others. It is common among teens and can occur on social media or other online forums. Cyberbullying can have severe consequences, such as victims committing suicide due to feeling mistreated or humiliated online. While some teens don't view cyberbullying as a serious issue, experts believe it contributes to social and psychological problems in youth. It is important for parents and schools to educate children on how to protect themselves from cyberbullying and other online dangers.
Bullying: A Case Study
Essay On Cyberbullying
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Cyber Bullying Essay
Essay about Dealing with Cyberbullying
1. A New Age of Bullying, the
Cyber Age
By: Daniel Golderman
CSIS200- Social Justice and Information Technology
2. What is Cyber-bullying?
Cyber-bullying is when a
child, preteen or teen is
tormented, threatened,
harassed, humiliated,
embarrassed or otherwise
targeted by another child,
preteen or teen using the
Internet, interactive and
digital technologies or
mobile phones.
4. Social Issue with Cyber-bullying
Every year it seems to become easier to Cyber Bully with
new outbreaks of different social networks ("Cyber
Bullying Statistics - Bullying Statistics.")
5. What are the causes of cyber-
bullying?
Like most bullies, a lot of the time
bullies are often motivated by
anger, revenge or frustration.
Bullies motives differ, therefore, the
solutions and responses to each
type of cyber-bullying incident has
to differ too.
6. Who is affected by Cyber-bullies?
Cyber bullying has grown into one of the worst kinds of
bullying practices possible, especially for the age group
known as “Tweens” and Teens ("Cyber Bullying Statistics -
Bullying Statistics."). Tweens are primarily Middle school
aged.
8. Technologies role in the Social Issue
Our Cyber space is huge. Anything and everything you say
on the internet in some way is traced. By having access to
where the bullying occurs and by having evidence is a
great resource to track the bully. Bullies are easily tracked on
the internet because even though social networks have
sparked some of the Cyber-bullying, the social networks
have actually helped by providing evidence to authorities.
9. Prevention
There are many questions and concerns about
what as a society we can do to prevent this.
There are some solutions. Some have been
tested but there is no exact answer to be found
about how to totally eliminate cyber bullying.
However, Awareness and education is a
possible solution. In the near future these
questions must be answered and hopefully will
be.
10. What is being done about it and
what else can the victim do?
Besides raising
awareness to prevent
Cyber-bullying, those
who are being bullied
should “Unplug from
technology.”
Boost confidence by
exercising.
Victims should share
feelings about there
bullying situation.
Report the incident!
11. Reporting the Acts of a cyber-bully…
Things to do Immediately…
Keep evidence of cyber-bullying.
Block the person who is cyber-bullying.
Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyber-bullying
messages.
Report Cyber-bullying to Online Service Providers
Report Cyber-bullying to Law Enforcement
12. Who (person, group, organization,
and/or government) might have the
power to improve or fix it?
The Government, Schools, Anti-bullying organizations are
all trying to acknowledge this social issue.
Many states are working towards getting Cyber-bullying
laws incorporated with the bullying laws
There are many websites as well trying to raise awareness
about Cyber-bully such as:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-
statistics.html
http://www.tylerclementi.org
13. Interesting Facts:
Nearly 43% of kids have been
bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it
happen more than once.
70% of students report seeing
frequent bullying online.
Only 1 in 10 victims will inform
a parent or trusted adult of
their abuse.
About 58% of kids admit
someone has said mean or
hurtful things to them online.
More than 4 out 10 say it has
happened more than once.
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Editor's Notes
For it to be classified as “Cyber-bullying” ithas to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking is NEVER called cyber-bullying.The thing that is different from just “regular” bullying is that Cyber-bullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."STOP Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying - What It Is, How It Works and How to Understand and Deal with Cyberbullies." STOP Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying - What It Is, How It Works and How to Understand and Deal with Cyberbullies. WiredSafety.org, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/>."Report Cyberbullying." StopBullying.gov. Stop Bullying, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013. <http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/how- to-report/index.html>.
Flaming- is the posting of derogatory remarks on someone else’s webpage or IMing nasty remarks to someone.Impersonation- is when a person logs into someone else’s account or creates a fake account with another person’s information and pictures, and sends out messages pretending to be that user. Bad Mouthing- This can include creating profiles that make fun of another person, erecting blogs that rate people in your class or creating home pages that make fun of others."Cyberbullying." SocialSafety.org. Onguardonline.gov, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://socialsafety.org/cyber-bullying/>.
For example, someone hacking on to a computer and going into someone else’s social network. These Cyber-bullies bully in cyber space. A cyber-bully might send inappropriate pictures, posting embarrassing videos through the internet, or even use word abuse with a lot of swearing that hurts the victim. In this age of technology, it is easier and easier to have instant access to do mean things online and your typical “recess” bully is now behind a computer screen or mobile device bullying at all times and not just at recess.
The reason why cyber bullying occurs more often is because of these new social networks that keep on developing. "Report Cyberbullying." StopBullying.gov. Stop Bullying, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013. <http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/how- to-report/index.html>.
Studies have shown that girls are at more risk than boys to being affected by Cyber-bullies.
Tyler Clementi was filmed in his dorm room by his roommate. He did not know he was being taped while he was having a sexual encounter with someone else and trying to do things in a private manner with another man. The video was then posted online. The young freshmen did not know what the power of the cyber network could do and the big public embarrassment really got to him, as the video was spread all across the University. Rutgers is big and this was then spread to other people as it was part of a vicious cycle of the cyber world. He was bullied by the person who posted it, all that laughed at him, all those whoshared the video, all that harassed him in person or those who sent him messages. It was never ending for him it seemed. The bullying got to be so much, he tragically committed suicide. His name was Tyler Clementi (Friedman). He felt that his life was ruined forever. The cyber network destroyed his confidence, hurt his feelings, caused embarrassment and depression.Friedman, Emily. "Tyler Clementi, Victim of Secret Dorm Sex Tape at Rutgers University, Commits Suicide - ABC News." ABCNews.com - ABCNews.com: Breaking News, Politics, World News, Good Morning America, Exclusive Interviews - ABC News. ABC News, 29 Sept. 2010. Web. 1229 Dec. 2010. <http://abcnews.go.com/US/victim- secret-dorm-sex-tape-commits-suicide/story?id=11758716>.Tyler posted on his Facebook, dated Sept. 22 at 8:42 p.m., "Jumping off the gw bridge sorry." He is now gone forever.
Bullies are easily tracked on the internet because even though social networks have sparked some of the Cyber-bullying, the social networks have actually helped by providing evidence to authorities.
As a society we must protect ourselves from these issues and one way to protect our children is to educate parents (Kraft & Wang, 516). This way parents can monitor kids. Look at what kids are doing online, view a child’s text message and monitor ones child more. Schools attempt to do the best they can by showing students how messages can be traced. Experts also recommend that schools create anti-cyber bullying policies and show the consequences if one bullies another student (Kraft & Wang, 516).
Try to find people that aren’t cyber bullies and associate yourself with them. Exercise is a great way to help you feel good about yourself, as well as reduce stress.Robinson, Lawrence, and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. "Dealing with Cyberbullying." Helpguide.org. Helpguide, Jan. 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://www.helpguide.org/mental/cyber-bullying.htm>.
Things to do Immediately-Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyberbullying messages.Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails, and text messages. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.Block the person who is cyberbullying.Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers-Review their terms and conditions or rights and responsibilities sections. These describe content that is or is not appropriate.Visit social media safety centers to learn how to block users and change settings to control who can contact you.Report cyberbullying to the social media site so they can take action against users abusing the terms of service. Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement-Threats of violenceChild pornography or sending sexually explicit messages or photosTaking a photo or video of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacyStalking and hate crimes"Report Cyberbullying." StopBullying.gov. Stop Bullying, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013. <http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/how- to-report/index.html>.
As we move more into the digital age, our laws must be updated. Cyber bullying was not a real issue before computers, due to our technology innovations, many of the bullying laws have been updated. For example, New York has incorporated cyber-bullying into there bullying law. Hinduja, Sameer, Ph.D., and Justin Patchin, Ph.D. "State Cyberbullying Laws." Cyberbully.us. Cyberbullying Research Center, Apr. 2013. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://cyberbullying.us/Bullying_and_Cyberbullying_Laws.pdf>.
"11 Facts About Cyber Bullying." Dosomething.org. Do Something, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013. <http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying>.