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.

1. Cyber BullyingAmber CroghanJune 28, 2011EDT 180 Computer Literacy1This presentation contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I am making such material available in an effort to advance understanding of cyber bullying, and I believe this constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

2. Cyber bullying is when a child, pre-teen or adolescent is tormented, harassed, threatened, or humiliated by another child, preteen, or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.What is Cyber Bullying?2

3. Who is a Cyber Bully?In order to be considered cyber bullying there must be a child on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved it is cyber harassment or cyber stalking. Adult cyber harassment or cyber stalking are never referred to as cyber bullying.3

4. Cyber Bullying takes many forms:4

5. Dangers of Cyber BullyingCyber Bullying can be very dangerous to adolescents and teens, and leaves deep emotional scars. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide.5

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7. Teens may think that if they use a fake name they wont get caught, but there are many ways to track someone who is cyber bullying.7

8. 8Consequences of Cyber Bullying

9. Girls are more likely than boys to be involved in cyber bullying.9

10. Most states do not currently have laws specific to cyber bullying.10

11. Cyber Bullying PreventionAWARENESS is the best prevention for cyber bullying.11

12. What to do if you are or know a victim of cyber bullying:12

13. www.cyberbully411.orgwww.cyberbully.orgwww.stopcyberbullying.orgwww.socialsafety.orgwww.cyberbullyalert.comResources13

14. References:Cyber Bullying Statistics. (n.d.) BullyingStatistics.org. Retrieved June 23, 2011 from www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html.The Current State of Cyber Bullying. (8/31/2010). Cyberbullyingresearchcenter.us. Retrieved June 26, 2011 from http://cyberbullying.uc/bog/the-current-state-of-cyberbullying-laws.html.State Cyber Bullying Laws. (4/8/2011) No2cyberbullying.wordpress.com. Retrieved June 26,2011 from http://no2cyberbullying.wordpress.com/news/caitriona-leone-infographic-2/Goodman, Tammy Blythe. (7/2/2010) Cyber Bullying: Nevada Schools Enforce New Cyber Bullying Law.Blog.SafetyWeb.com. Retrieved June 26,2011 from http://blog.safetyweb.com/cyberbullying-nevada-schools-enforce-new-cyberbullying-law/.Bullies Now Throwing Punches in Cyberspace. (n.d.) UniversityofAlabama.edu. Retrieved June 26, 2011 from http://www.ua.edu/features/abcsofeducation/cyberbullying.html.Preilly6 (Poster). Teen Bullying Prevention-A Cyber Bullying Suicide Story-6.[Video](11/8/2008)Retrieved June 25,2011 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDBiqUWRtMo.14