Stop Cyberbullying
Bullying Kills! Stop it Right Here Right Now!
What is Cyberbullyig?
Cyberbullying is when someone uses the internet to insult, make fun of, or hurt someones feelings repeatedly.
Examples of Cyberbullying
Embarrassing pictures, videos, rumors sent by email, or posted on fake profiles, and text messages.
Three differences between cyberbullying and bullying
Cyberbullying- can be anonymous, hard for the bullying victim to escape, and everyone can see it. Bullying- not anonymous, victim can escape, limited to bystanders.
Effects of Cyberbullying
Use of alcohol and drugs, bad grades, skipping school, low self- esteem, and have more health problems.
Prevention and Awareness
Parents should know the sites their kids visit and their online activity, try the devices they use, learn about the sites they use, ask for their passwords in case of emergency only, and ask to friend or follow your child on social media.
Establishing Rules
Don't share things that will hurt or embarrass yourself or others, don't share your passwords, and be clear about what site you're on.
Reporting a Cyberbully
Block the person who's bullying you, don't respond or forward the message, and collect evidence and report bullying to web and cell phone providers.
Report to Your Online Service Provider
Describe the content that is not being used correctly and report the cyberbully so the providers can do something about it.
Report to Your Local Law Enforcement
Threats of violence, stalking and hate crimes, and child pornography or sexually explicit messages.
Report to Your School
Schools can use the information to help inform prevention and response strategies.