Cyberbullying
What is it?
Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools (such as the Internet and cell phones) to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.
Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages, posting embarrassing photos or video on social media, and spreading mean rumors online or with cell phones.
Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages, posting embarrassing photos or video on social media, and spreading mean rumors online or with cell phones.
What roles do people play in cyberbullying?
Cyberbully - the aggressor who's using digital media tools (such as the Internet and cell phone) to deliberately upset or harass a person
Target -- the person who's being cyberbullied.
Bystanders - people who are aware that something cruel is going on but who stay on the sidelines (either out of indifference or because they're afraid of being socially isolated or of becoming a target themselves). \ also kids who
Upstanders - people who actively try to break the cycle, whether by sticking up for the target, addressing the bully directly, or notifying the appropriate authorities about what's going on
What can someone do if they are being cyberbullied?
Sign off the computer. Ignore the attacks and walk away from the cyberbully.
Don't respond or retaliate. If you're angry or hurt, you might say things you'll regret later. Cyberbullies often want to get a reaction out of you, so don't let them know their plans have worked.
Block the bully. If you get nasty messages through IM or a social-networking site, take the person off your friends list. You also can delete messages from bullies without reading them.
Save and print out bullying messages. If the harassment continues, save the evidence. This could be important proof to show parents or teachers if the bullying doesn't stop.
Talk to a friend. When someone makes you feel bad, sometimes it can help to talk the situation over with a friend.
Tell a trusted adult. A trusted adult is someone you believe will listen and who has the skills, desire, and authority to help you. Telling an adult isn't tattling -- it's standing up for yourself. And, even if the bullying occurs online, your school probably has rules against it.
Cyberbullying Video:
Watch this video on the effects of cybersecurity across the nation.
Help put a STOP to Cyberbullying.
Create A Poster:
Representatives from the STOP!T program will be visiting our school within the next few
weeks.
Help begin spreading awareness about this widespread issue by creating an anti-
cyberbullying poster in Microsoft Publisher using words and photos.
Information taken from Common Sense Media and Cyberbullying.org