Cyberbullying is NO joke
Harms of Cyberbullying by Leah Nitchie
Though we laugh at celebrities reading mean tweets, we experience a different feeling when kids read them...
Cyberbullying Within Social Media
Studies show:
-64% of teens bullied online report being harassed on Facebook
-29% of teens bullied online have been harassed on Twitter
-35% of teens have been threatened online
-1 in 5 teens have experienced cyberbullying more than once
-81% of our youth believe bullying is easier to get away with using social media
Just because you are not bullying someone face to face, does not mean you are doing no harm to them nor does it mean you won't get caught.
Warning Signs
-low self esteem
-decrease in effort in school
-alienation within relationships
-aggression
-symptoms of withdrawal from friends and family
-lower grades than usual
-absences in school
Health Issues
-depression
-anxiety
-drug, alcohol, or physical abuse
-self harm
-suicide
Cyberbullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide.
Think before you speak or write.
If you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t write and post it.
Amanda Todd's Cyberbullying story
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Every October, schools and organizations across the country join STOMP Out Bullying™ in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal: encourage communities to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on all children of all ages.
Cyberbully Hotline
Location: 9735 Landmark Parkway, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63127
Phone: 1-800-420-1479