Cyber Bullying

By: Jessica Someson

- a person is tormented, threatened, harassed,
humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted
by another child, preteen or teen using the
Internet, interactive and digital technologies or
mobile phones.
- The act of harassing someone online by sending
or posting mean messages online, usually
anonymously.

What is cyber bullying?
Can take place at any
location- digitally
Mostly anonymous,
bully hides behind
technology identity
Nearly impossible to
track the source
Happens all hours of
the day
Can mentally and
psychologically hurt a
person

Cyber bullying vs. Traditional Bullying
Happens in person
Always know the source
Can only occur when
coming in contact
More likely to get caught
bullying
Can physically hurt a
person

Cyber bully
Traditional Bully
Feel a need for power
Aggression
Need for control
Think it is fun
Think they will never get
caught
anonymous

Why cyber bullying?
Any person
Females
Mostly kids, preteens and teenagers
People with different sexual orientations
People of different cultures

Who are the targets?
Text messaging
Posting
Messaging
All social networking sites
All social media site
Photos
Videos
Blogs
How does cyber bullying occur?
Dont think they are strong enough

Dont want to be involved

Scared the bully will come after them

Do not think that anyone will listen/help

Think nothing will happen
Why dont people want to help
Most bystanders run away from the
situation. Instead they should,

- Report it

- Dont give the bullies the attention
they are seeking

- Stand up for the person being bullied
Its not a show
Increased risk of depression
Skip or drop out of school
Feelings of sad and loneliness
Consistent health complaints
Alcohol/ drug consumption
Decreasing grades
Lower self- esteem
Effects of cyber bullying
According to the Center for Disease control
and Prevention, they ran a study
- Third leading cause of death is suicide
- 14 percent of just high school students
consider this
- 7 percent of those actually attempt suicide
- Cyber bullying is a cause for suicide


Important Facts
As a user of the internet, everyone
should be aware of digital
citizenship.

Digital Citizenship: One who knows
what is right and wrong, exhibits
intelligent technology behavior, and
makes good choices when using
technology.
Something everyone should know!
Think before you post!
A trail of data that is left behind by users on digital
services. This includes
- Every message sent and received
- Every post posted
-Every image/ video posted
Digital footprint
25% of teenagers admit to being repeatedly cyber
bullied
52% of people admit to being cyber bullied in general
55% of teens admit to witnessing cyber bullying
95% of teens admit to witnessing cyber bulling and
ignore it.
More than half the teens report that they do not
confide in their parent if they are experiencing this.
Fun Facts!
According to NOBULLYING.COM
Amanda Todd Story:
http://www.puresight.com/Real-Life-Stories/amanda-
todd.html

Kenneth Weishuhn Jr:
http://www.puresight.com/Real-Life-Stories/kenneth-
weishuhn-jr-1997-2012.html
Stories that can change lives
Tell a trusted adult
Always report any bullying activities
Save all evidence
Do not respond to any mean messages
Block user
Do not respond
Do not share personal information online

Ways to help control the situation
Ways to prevent
Educate yourself
Parents monitor childrens activities
Teach about digital footprint
Raise Awareness
Pause before you post
Check privacy settings
Never open unidentified messages
through internet or phone


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