Stop Cyberbullying
Don't be mean behind a screen
What is cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is bullying using electronic technology.
Examples of cyberbullying
- mean texts or emails
- rumors posted on social networking sites
- fake profiles
Three differences between cyberbullying and bullying
- cyberbullying can happen all the time, even when you are alone.
- cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a large audience.
- mean messages are hard to delete once you have posted or sent it
effects of cyberbullying
- use of alcohol and drugs
- skip school
- receive poor grades in school
- have low self-esteem
- have health problems
prevention and awareness
- parents need to know what sites their kids are on and their online activities
- tell your kids that as a responsible parent you can review their online communications if something is wrong
- parents can ask for passwords
- parents need to friend or follow their kid on social media so that they can see what you are doing on social media
- parents need to talk with their kids regularly about cyberbullying
establishing rules
Rules:
- do not post things that can embarrass yourself or others
- think about who you want to see your information and pictures
- keep your password safe and do not share with friends
reporting a cyberbully
Immediate that should be taken if cyberbullied:
- do not respond or forward cyberbullying messages
- keep evidence of cyberbullying
- block the person that is cyber bullying
report to your online service provider
- review their terms and conditions. these describe what content is appropriate or not
- report cyberbullying to the social media site so that they can take action
report to your local law enforcement
You should report to your local law enforcement if there is:
- threats of violence
- stalking and hate crimes
- taking a photo or video of someone where he or she expects privacy
report to your school
Schools can help with cyberbullying by:
- using the information to help inform prevention and response strategies
- addressing cyberbullying in their anti-bullying policy