This document provides information on preventing cyber bullying for parents. It defines cyber bullying as bullying that occurs through electronic devices and online. Some key points: - Over half of adolescents have been cyberbullied or have cyberbullied others. - Victims of cyberbullying are more likely to experience low self-esteem, depression, alcohol abuse, and in some cases consider suicide. - The document provides tips for parents to prevent cyberbullying including being aware of their child's online activities, establishing rules for technology use, and learning the school's policies for reporting cyberbullying.

1. Preven&ng
Cyber
Bullying:
A
Parent’s
Guide
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by
EmilyKidd2012
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CYBER BULLYING
can happen on
any electronic
device through
text messages,
social media
sites, chat and
websites

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Google
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It follows victims everywhere…
…24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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The
Telegraph

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Free
Psychology

6. The Statistics…
Over half of adolescents
have been victimized
online- about the same
amount have engaged in
bullying themselves
Over half of young
victims do not tell their
parents
More than 80% of teens
use a cell phone, making
it a prime mediator for
cyber bullying
Hurtful comments and
spreading of slanderous
rumors are the most
common form
Victims are more likely to
become suicidal and have
low self-esteem
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The
Huffington
Post

7. It can take many forms…
EMBARESSING PICTURES
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Dr
Prem

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Insider
RUMOURS SPREAD ONLINE

9. FAKE PROFILES: WARPED PICTURES, LIES, PUBLIC RIDICULE
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NY
Daily
News

10. The Victims…
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Psychcentral
Increased odds of recent alcohol use and heavy
drinking from the young age of the 7th grade up to
the 12th
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Church
Leaders

11. Skipping school
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America
Web

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Tutor
Doctor
Bad Grades

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Liberty
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Jessica
Simien
Low Self-esteem
Depression

14. Health
issues
Health Issues
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Bet.com

15. Keep your children safe by creating a…
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Meetup

16. 1) Be
aware
of
what
your
child
is
doing
online
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Source:
Daily
Mail
1) Be aware of
what your child
is doing online
Supervise
Monitor
Keep technology
in common areas
Watch
Talk about it
Safe Websites
Keep passwords

17. 2) Establish rules for technology use
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Ganz
Parent
Club

18. 3) Learn the school’s rules and policies
about online activities
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G.B.ITI.

19. Report to
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School/Principal
Contacts
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RSS
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GIS
Solu&ons
for
Law
Enforcement
Online Service Providers

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New
York
News
Publishers
Associa&on
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Slowbuddy.com

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