This document discusses cyber bullying, providing examples of different types including betrayal, breach of privacy, and unwanted posts. It notes that cyber bullying is illegal and can be investigated by police. Advice is given on how to stop and prevent cyber bullying by being private online, saving evidence, and reporting issues. The importance of bystanders speaking up is also highlighted.

1. Cyber BullyingNew TechnologySameProblemAim to be aSafeRespectfulCyber Citizen

2. So what is cyber bullying?BetrayalA breach of privacyUnwanted and threatening postsCyber bullying is illegal and can be investigated by the police

3. BetrayalA group of girls pretend to befriend Tracey on Messenger. They persuade her to divulge her inner-most feelings, secrets, and crushes. The next day at school they show everyone a print-out of the conversation, and Tracey is mortified.The girls continue to torment Tracey via Messenger and show everyone print-outs of their conversations.Tracey’s parents contact the police and lay harassment charges against the girls and their parents. The girls and their parents must attend court.The girls are given official warnings placed on their record and the girls’ parents are fined $4,700 each

4. A Breach of PrivacyMarty, a high school student, takes a mobile phone photo of Joseph, another high school student and uploads it to Facebook.Joseph is a ward of the state and under the care of The Department of Community Services. His photo must not be published in school newsletters or other public documents because his parents must not know where he goes to school.The Department of Community Services contacts the police and charges are laid against Marty and his mother for breach of the Commonwealth Privacy Act.

5. Unwanted and Threatening Postings14 year old Matthew makes a status update on Facebook saying “I can’t wait to hang out with Nathan on the weekend”.Gary posts a comment on the status saying “You’re gay” and also sends Matthew similar text messages.Maddie posts a comment saying “HahahahaGary”Matthew takes a screen capture of the status update and Gary and Maddie’s posts and takes it to school to show his Year Advisor.Gary is suspended for two days as well as an official warning letter from the Police liason officer.Maddie is given an official warning.

6. What is Cyberbullying?Using Internet enabled devices to access e-mail, chat rooms, websites and other forms of electric communication to:send mean-spirited messages make cruel and harmful remarks about individuals post unflattering or derogatory photos make direct threats or encourage acts of violence sexually harassCyberbullying is the repeated misuse of these technologies to harass, intimidate, bully, or terrorize another person.

7. Ryan HalliganRyan Patrick Halligan was bullied for months online. Classmates sent the 13-year-old boy instant messages calling him gay. He was threatened, taunted and insulted incessantly by so-called cyber bullies.In 2003, Ryan killed himself at the age of fourteen.“He just went into a deep spiral in eighth grade. He couldn’t shake this rumor,” said Ryan’s father, John Halligan.

8. Who are the Cyber Bullies? Individuals:

9. with no strong relationships

10. who are immature

11. who have been bullied themselves

12. Cliques:

13. who hide behind their ‘friends’

14. who have no interests outside popularityWhy do people bully? Continuation of face-to-face bullying Anger Jealousy Peer pressure Fun

15. Adults may be out of the loop They aren’t paying attention!Teachers and Parents should:Know what kids are doing on-line.Keep computers in a visible areain the house.Periodically look at files on the computerSearch for their child’s name on-line

16. How to Stop a CyberbullyBe private, even when you are online - keep passwords, pictures and secrets to yourself. Take five - don’t reply in anger. Stop, block and tell - don’t reply, block the sender, tell someone. Save the evidence - on your computer or print out. Google yourself.

17. What to do if you are Cyber BulliedIgnore it. Don’t respond to the bully. If they don’t get a response they may get bored and go away. Block the person. This will stop you seeing messages or texts from a particular person. Tell someone. Tell an adult you can trust. You may want to talk to your mum, dad, a trusted adult or a brother or sister. Keep the evidence. This can be useful in tracking the bully down. Save texts, emails, online conversations or voicemails as evidence. Report it to: your school—they should have policies in place about bullying and cyberbullying. your ISP and/or phone provider, or the website administrator— there are actions they can take to help. the police—if there is a threat to your safety the police will help. Call Triple Zero (000) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.