Cyber-Bullying
By: Katya Heredia
Facts & Statistics
- Can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicide
- More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online
- Fewer than 1 in 5 cyber bullying incidents are reported to law enforcement
Examples
- Mean texts or emails
- Rumors started through email or social media
- Embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles
Prevention
- Parents, be aware of what is being done online by your child
- Parents, establish rules
- Parents and children, understand school rules
Reporting
- Don't respond to bullying
- Keep and collect evidence of the bullying
- Report to web and cell phone service providers or law enforcement
- Block bully
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Something Extra
If you or someone you know is being bullied in anyway and need help, be the one to help yourself or someone else. Being a victim of bullying is hard and any support can make a difference.