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Cyberbllying
Cyberbllying
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What is Cyberbul l ying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place
using electronic technology.
Examples of cyberbullying include mean
text messages or emails, rumors sent by
email or posted on social networking
sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos,
websites, or fake profiles.
St at ing t he f act s
- Over 80% of teens use a cell phone
regularly, making it the most common
medium for cyberbullying.
- 81% of young people think bullying
online is easier to get away with than
bullying in person.
- Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent
or trusted adult of their abuse.
- 68% of teens agree that cyberbullying
is a serious problem.