This document defines cyberbullying and its effects. It notes that cyberbullying uses technology to harass or embarrass others, and that 1 in 2 teens and 1 in 6 preteens have been affected by it. The document outlines different forms of cyberbullying like direct attacks and cyberbullying by proxy. It discusses signs that someone is being cyberbullied and stresses talking to children who are cyberbullied or are cyberbullies to address the problem and prevent further issues like depression or suicide.

1. Leigh Volpi
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2.  Cyber bullying uses technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or
target another person.
 It is most common in young people
 1 in 2 teens and 1 in 6 preteens have been affected by cyber
bullying
 Many times cyber bullies don’t know they are being mean, they
think it might be a harmless joke
 You shouldn’t say or send anything rude that you wouldn’t say
in person.

3.  Some cyber bullying can be easy to depict:
such as; someone might be shown a text,
message or tweet that is hurtful
 Some are less obvious than that such as;
posting personal
information, pictures or
videos to hurt or embarrass
someone

4.  Direct Attacks: These would be done in the form
of instant messaging, text messaging, stealing
passwords, blogs, websites, sending pictures,
internet polling or interactive gaming
 Cyber bullying by proxy: In this situation, the
cyber bully gets someone else to do their work
for them
 Many times the person doesn’t know they are
being used for cyber bullying
 This is the most dangerous form because adults
can get involved in the harassment without
knowing they are working with a kid
 The most common way this is done is by the cyber
bully getting a hold of the victims account and
sending something out to everyone.

5.  Those who are cyber bullied are at greater risk of
anxiety, depression and other stress related
disorders- some have turned into suicide or suicide
attempts
 Signs:
 Emotional distress during or after using the internet or
phone
 Being productive or secretive with their
digital life
 Withdrawal from friends and activities
 Avoidance of school or group gatherings
 Slipping grades and “acting out” in anger at
home
 Changes in mood, behavior, sleep or appetite

6.  Many of those who are cyber bullied are scared to tell an
adult because they are ashamed of the social stereotype
or they might fear losing their computer privileges
 Talk with your child if you find out they are being bullied
 Bring up any past experiences you
might have so they know they aren’t alone
 Block the bully from the students
friends
 Limit access to technology
 Know your kids online world
 Look to the web for help

7.  If your child is the cyber bully, talk to them
about what they are doing and the negative
effect it has on others
 Let them know that any form of bullying is
unacceptable
 Talk to teachers and guidance counselors to
help identify what might cause their student
to bully someone

8.  Many schools have a protocol against
bullying and it will be dealt with immediately
 However, some schools can be sued if they
overstep any boundaries
 It is important to be aware of the incidence
and know everything that has happened
before taking any extreme actions.

9.  There were many children committing suicides
because they weren't being accepted based off of
their sexual orientation
 This organization was created show the young LGBT
people the levels of happiness and positivity their
lives will reach
 They are not alone
and it WILL get better
 After Dan Savage created
a YouTube video to inspire young
people who were experiencing

10.  Kids Health-Cyber-Bullying
 Wired Kid-Stop Cyber Bullying
 Brain Pop- Cyber Bullying
 It Gets Better