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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the use of digital platforms to intimidate or harm individuals, with common methods including harassment and impersonation. Victims often experience significant emotional distress, including feelings of isolation and depression, and in severe cases, even suicidal thoughts. Preventive measures involve managing privacy settings, being cautious online, and understanding the motivations behind cyberbullying.
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- 1. CYBERBULLYING ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA EMÍDIOGARCIA ENGLISH, 2013/2014 ANA VILELA ANA RODRIGUES MARIANA QUINA MARINA VAZ
- 2. What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullyingis the use of cell phones, messages, e-mail, chat rooms or social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to threaten or intimidate someone. http://www.bullybeware.com/blog/43-blog/167-teenagedrama-as-a-disguise-for-bullying-.html
- 3. Types of cyberbullying? Themost common methods of cyberbullying are: • Flaming • Denigration • Exclusion • Outing • Trickery • Impersonation • Harassment • Cyberstalking http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtool s/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying http://noticiasdonorte.publ.cv/1338 3/hackers-enviaram-mensagem-notwitter-da-associated-press-sobreexplosoes-na-casa-branca/
- 4. Signs of cyberbullying Thesigns that a child is being cyberbullied vary, like: http://info.abril.com.br/noticias/ciencia/vitimas-decyberbullying-possuem-mais-chances-de-vicio-em-drogas07062013-26.shl • When they use the internet or the phone they feel stressed. • They appear nervous when they receive a text message or an Email. • They don’t want to go to school or go out in general. • Mood swings and isolation. http://lagartavirapupa.com.br/voce-sabe-o-que-e-bullying/ • They are careless about their marks and their school work. • At home with their parents they act aggressively.
- 5. Effects of cyberbullying Cyberbullyingvictims feel: • overwhelmed • vulnerable and powerless • exposed and humiliated • disinterested in life • alone and isolated • anxious and depressed • ill • suicidal
- 6. What can thevictim do? • Ignore • Record • Reach out • Cut off the bully • Go high-tech • Don’t -sink to the bully’s level. • Don’t forward bullying content or http://weheartit.com/entry/43868178 messages. • Don´t believe the bully
- 7. Emblematic cases of cyberbullying RyanPatrick Halligan: • Ryan was cyberbullied because he presented learning difficulties • The bully spread a rumor that Ryan was homosexual. • Ryan committed suicide when he was only 13 years old. ww.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/interviews/halligan.html
- 8. Emblematic cases of cyberbullying AmandaTodd: • She fell in love with the man and she sent him a picture of her with her upper body naked but this man was a paedophile. • She was bullied every day. • She finally committed suicide, she hung herself when she was only 15 year old. http://oglobo.globo.com/pais/noblat/posts/2012/10/14/ cartas-de-toronto-bullying-nao-novidade-mas-cyberbullying-e-470231.asp Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHXGNx-
- 9. How can weprevent cyberbullying? • Make the most of privacy settings. • Think before you post. • Keep personal information personal http://getcybersafe.wordpress.com/how-to-preventcyber-bullying-from-happening
- 10. The other sideof the story Reasons people cyber-bully: 1. Revenge 2. Power 3. Entertainment 4. Stupidity 5. Problems at home
- 11. Cyberbullying is avirus! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmQ8nM7b6X Q
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