2. Introduction
∗ Over the past few years children have become victims
of bullying on the internet
∗ Cyber bullying according to Barnados is “When
instant messages, emails, text messages or webpages
are used to spread rumours, make threats or harass.
It can include written messages, photographs, videos
or voice messages.”
3. Statistics
∗ - 43% of children have been bullied online
- 70% of students report seeing bullying online
- Mobile phone is the most common medium
- 81% of young people believe bullying online is
easier than bulling in person
- 10% of victims will inform their parents of cyber
bullying
- Girls have more chance of being cyber bullied
- Bullied victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to
consider committing suicide
5. Case Study: Suicide of Jamey Rodemeyer
∗ Lived at home in Buffalo, New York with his family
∗ Was a user of Facebook
∗ Through social media he was bullied badly due his
sexuality, he was gay
∗ September 8, 2011, Jamey committed suicide
∗ Throughout his experience he made YouTube videos
talking about his experience which are inspirational
∗ Lady Gaga dedicated her song “Hair” to Jamey
6. Case Study: Carney Bonner a former
cyber-bully victim
∗ From Swindon, England
∗ Bullied through Facebook badly, he was left very
offensive messages
∗ Bullying went on for a year
∗ Slit his wrists after what he thought was a joke got
worse and worse
∗ The culprit was found, he thought the culprit was a
friend
∗ Carney is now a cyber-mentor and helps other victims,
other victims are now reporting bullying due to Carney
7. Case Study:Donegal sister’s
∗ The Gallagher sisters were from Ballybofey, Donegal
∗ Bullied through a Facebook site called Ask.fm
∗ Ask.fm – site members can post any question or
statement that they want and not see who is posting
the comments
∗ Erin took her life after the bullying got too much on
the 7th of October 2012
∗ On 12th of December her sister Shannon took her life
because she missed her sister so much
8. Solutions
A recent campaign
∗ Taking a whole school community approach
∗ Understanding and talking about cyber bullying
∗ Updating existing policies and practices
∗ Easier ways to Reporting cyber-bullying
∗ Positive use of technology
∗ Evaluating the impact of prevention activities
9. Conclusion
∗ Internet has become an easy way to bully children
∗ Social medias need to act quick on any bullying
∗ Positive use of technology is important as this can
help children to realise technology can be a powerful
tool to help people
∗ Parents need to be vigilant and become more
technology friendly
10. Conclusion
∗ Internet has become an easy way to bully children
∗ Social medias need to act quick on any bullying
∗ Positive use of technology is important as this can
help children to realise technology can be a powerful
tool to help people
∗ Parents need to be vigilant and become more
technology friendly
