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What is Cyber bullying?
When a child or teen is tormented, harassed, threatened or humiliated by a peer through the use of electronics.
Direct cyber bullying- direct attacks Bullying through proxy- Bully
instigates others to do their dirty work (forwarding)
What is cyber bullying?
Examples of cyber bullying include mean text messages or email, rumors sent by text or email, rumors posted on social networking sites, embarrassing pictures or videos.
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying can happen 24/7 Kids being cyber bullied are often
bullied in person Cyber bullies are often anonymous
Cyber bullying cont.
38% of online girls report being bullied
26% of online boys report being bullied
81% of students say they cyber bully because they think it is funny.
Effects of cyber bullying
Use of alcohol and drugs Skipping School In-person bullying Depression Poor grades Low self-esteem Anxiety
Children at risk
Children perceived as different Children perceived as weak or unable
to defend themselves Depressed, anxious or have low self
esteem Children who have few friends or
considered unpopular Do not get along well with others
How can a teacher stop cyber bullying? Stay up to date on cyber-safety issues
and laws. Create an anti-cyber bullying task
force with the school staff to gain a better understanding of the problem, and then work with this group to develop anti-cyber bullying initiative.
School counselors can guide teachers in recognizing and responding effectively to signs of cyber bullying.
Talk with teens about risks and benefits posed by the internet.
Teach teens not to respond to cyber bullies.
References
http://www.promoteprevent.org/publications/prevention-briefs/preventing-cyberbullying-schools-and-community
http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdf
http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention/index.html