Cyberbulling is invading our lives!
Valerie Carrasco-Diaz
What is cyberbulling?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic devices, like a cell phone, computer and tablet. That's not including the many communication tools that exist out there now which includes, text messages, chat, social media sites and other websites, just to name a few,
Some examples of cyberbullying could include from rumors sent by email or posted on social media sites, mean text messages or emails, embarrassing pictures, videos, websites and even fake profiles.
FACTS:
- Children that are cyberbullied are also being bullied in person as well.
- Cyberbullying happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Cyberbullying images and messages can be posted anonymously and can be very difficult to trace the source
- After being posted or sent, whether it is harassing messages, pictures, or texts can result in making them difficult in deleting them.
Consequences:
- Experiencing in-person bullying
- Being unwilling to attend school
- Skip school
- Use alcohol and drugs
- Receive poor grades
- Have lower self-esteem
- Have more health problems
Why is it important to put a stop to Cyberbullying?
Worried little boy
Mean girls
Gossiping girl
Different types
CYBERBULLYING
TELL!
Social Media
Skype
Vine
Snapshot
Keek
Xbox
Prevention and Reporting Cyberbullying
Prevention
Always beware of what your kids are doing online! As parents, you should talk to your kids about using the Internet and issues that come up at times. Tell them it is not always fun and games. Let them know that you are keeping track of all the sites they may be using. Kids are really quick at learning how to use technology but it is your responsibility to be aware. Some things you can do to prevent any issues are:
Know and keep track of sites your kids are using
Install parental control filtering
Allow them certain times to get online
Ask for passwords or make them their own so that you may have access to them
Request a "friend" or "follow" your own kids on social media
Encourage to speak up if they themselves or a friend is being cyberbullied.
Establish rules when using technology
Be clear about what websites can be used
Help your kids be safe about what they say and post
Tell your kids not to post anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or someone else
Help them decide who can be a friend or see their posts
Tell your kids not to share passwords and keep them safe!
Report
Please if you know, if you see it, or you heard of it don't hesitate and tell someone. You could save their life!
These are some of the things you can do when it is occurring and/or to report cyberbullying.
Immediate steps following an offense:
Block the person who is cyberbullying
Keep the evidence of cyberbullying
Don't respond or forward any messages
Report cyberbullying to the social media
Report to Law Enforcement:
Report threats of violence
Report child pornography or sending sexually explicit messages or photos
Taking a photo or video of someone in a place in privacy
Stalking and hate crimes
Report to School Staff:
Address in their anti-bullying policy
Talk it out, don't keep it to yourself
Teachers be on the lookout if you see anything suspicious
I am here to help!
Email: valerie.carrasco@ttu.edu
Website: dallasisd.org
Location: Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School, Bruton Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 892 8100
Facebook: facebook.com/ThelmaElizabethPageRichardson
BULLY FREE- Thelma Richardson School in Dallas is taking a stand!
Thelma Richardson's Little Kid Rock, have presented us with this wonderful video clip about bullying. It shows us how and things that can happen to you when you get bullied. Our wonderful students and staff who participated want you to know that this is a free bully environment! We say NO to any type of bullying! I hope you enjoy it :)
Copyright
These are the following websites that provided me with inforamtion, pictures and videos about this newsletter. Thanks.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPt_NnhyWF8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN2fuKPDzHA
http://www.webwise.ie/parents/case-study-future-voices-cyber-bullying-2/
http://www.istockphoto.com/vector/friendship-and-no-bullying-drawing-gm174654581-8640151