Cyberbullying involves using electronic communication to harass or threaten others. It can take many forms, such as sending humiliating messages, impersonating someone online, or publishing private information without consent. Victims of cyberbullying often experience anxiety, depression, and may have thoughts of suicide. Both cyberbullies and their victims are more likely to face issues like poor academic performance, substance abuse, and criminal behavior. It is important for parents and schools to educate children about preventing and addressing cyberbullying.

1. Cyberbullying A new technique of bullying

2. What is Cyberbullying? It is a negative form of communication done electronically which is intended to embarrass or hurt another person. It is only consider cyberbullying when a child or a teen is involved. Otherwise, it considered cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking when adults are involved.

4. Electronic forms of cyberbullying Email Instant message Chat rooms Video games Internet – social network websites Mobile phone – Text, photo & video messages

5. Cyberbullying examples

6. Cyberbullying examples

7. Cyberbullying involves: Humiliation Impersonation Exclusion Torment Blackmail Identity theft Threats or intimidation Harassment or "cyberstalking” Unauthorized publication of private information or images

8. Megan Meier Age: 13 Committed suicide Self esteem issues Myspace Account Bully: Josh Evans

9. Lori Drew's outcome

12. Effects for victims Loss of appetite Trouble sleeping Suicidal thoughts Anxiety or low self-esteem Seems sad, moody, or depressed Unexplained bruises, scratches, and cuts Sudden decrease in academic performance Loss of interest in school and extracurricular activities Seems afraid of going to school, riding the bus, walking to school, or taking part in organized activities with peers

13. Effects of being a bully Tends to drops out of school Generally does not do well in school Higher risk for alcohol or substance abuse Difficulty in maintaining friendships with others Difficulty in maintaining long term relationships Increased chance of spousal or child abuse as an adult Increased percentage are convicted of a crime by age 24

14. How can kids prevent cyberbullying? Tell friends to stop cyberbullying Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult Save or print all messages from bullies Block communication with cyberbullies Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages If you are threatened with harm, call the police Don’t share secrets, photos, or anything online that might be embarrassing if someone found out (such as your entire school!)

15. How to prevent your child from a bully Teach your child to have good manners Don't encourage your child to be a bullying Discipline your child when being rude to others Be actively involved with your child's social activities

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18. Each state laws is different Most states allow school officials to take action against cyber bullies even if the bullying did not originate or take place on school property Schools have incorporated anti-bullying polices If convicted of cyberbullying, you face misdemeanors Cyberbullying Laws