STOP CYBERBULLYING
Stop doing it behind the screen!
What is Cyberbullying ?
It is an act of stupidity and it is done on social networks and things that involve it being on a screen.
Examples of Cyberbullying
- Mean text messages
- Embarrassing pictures or videos
- Rumors sent by email or posted on a social network
Three differences between cyberbullying and bullying
- Cyberbullying is done on a social network while bullying is physical or verbal
- Bullying includes making threats and cyberbullying is sent through messags
- Bullying is when they make people go against you and cyberbullying is like when they make fake profiles and embarrass you on the internet
Effects of Cyberbullying
- are likely to use alchol and drugs
- skip school
- have lower self-esteem
- suicide
Prevent and Awareness
- ask for their passwords
- know what website they're going on
- ask what they're doing on the website
- ask what they're are on it for and what does it do
- learn about the site
Establishing Rules
- Don't tell anyone your password
- Don't put everything online
- Don't go on anything your not suppose to
Reporting a Cyberbully
- Don't respond to or forward any of the messages
- Block the person who cyberbullying
- Keep the evidence
Report to your Online Service Provider
- Review their terms and conditions or rights and responsibilities sections. These describe content that is or is not appropriate.
- Visit social media safety centers to learn how to block users and change settings to control who can contact you
Report to your local Law Enforcement
- Threats of violence
- Stalking and hate crimes
- Child pornography or sending sexually explicit messages or photos
Report to your School
- Cyberbullying can create a disruptive environment at school and is often related to in-person bullying. The school can use the information to help inform prevention and response strategies.
- In many states, schools are required to address cyberbullying in their anti-bullying policy. Some state laws also cover off-campus behavior that creates a hostile school environment.