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P r e s e n t e d B y :
I s a b e l l A g u m b a h
I s a b e l l A g u m b a h . w o r d p r e s s . c o m
A VERY REAL THREAT: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBER STALKERS
"Computer use can be monitored
and is impossible to completely
clear. If you are afraid your internet
usage might be monitored, call the
National Domestic Violence Hotline
at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY
1−800−787−3224.”
(National Domestic Violence Hotline)
TheHotline.org
"SAFETY ALERT"
CONTENTHow to Identify a Cyberstalker
Why Do They Do It?
How to Know if You Are Being
Digitally Abused
How to Protect Your Loved Ones
HOW TO IDENTIFY A
CYBERSTALKER
They may have some form of mental issue or illness.
They may be exceedingly antisocial.
They may have addictive behaviors, particularly addictive behaviors
resulting in spending exuberant amounts of time online.
According to Emily Thomas of BBC’s Newsbeat,
“Psychologist Dr Emma Short,” says,” people don't
always know when they're crossing the line… ‘You are
now more likely to be a victim of crime online than in
the real world,’” she states. According to Dr Stone,
there are three key signifiers of a cyberstalker:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32379961/cyber-stalking-when-looking-at-other-people-online-becomes-a-problem
WHY DO THEY DO IT?
Cyber stalkers might have a mental issue
or illness. They might have been abused
when they were younger. Cyber stalkers
sometimes even start off as bullies when
they are younger. Maybe they used the
internet to tease their peers through
abusive language and finding where they
are to make fun of or follow them. There
is usually a long story behind how these
people got to where they are today; they
usually do not become this way
overnight.
WHY DO THEY DO IT?
Regardless of the motivation behind their
actions, cyberstalkers cannot just view this
as a simple or non-harmful act. The
internet is a “toy” for many, but this type of
behavior is unacceptable and severely
dangerous. Not only is it harmful to the
victims, it is also harmful to the bully.
He/she might grow up to think this type of
behavior is okay and implement the same
tactics in a more severe way, such as
mentally, emotionally, socially, physically, or
spiritually harming or killing them.
WHY DO THEY DO IT?
There are an assortment
of things that might
drive their behavior, but
what we know is that
this type of behavior
should never be
encouraged, supported,
or, especially, ignored.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU
ARE BEING DIGITALLY
ABUSED
If the behavior of the person
interacting with you becomes
stressful or harmful in any way
on any level or even if the
person is not interacting with
you online but is rather trying to
control your digital engagement,
then you may be a victim of
digital abuse and/or
cyberstalking.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR
LOVED ONES
Inform Them of How to Identify Cyber
Stalkers
Give Them Tools and Procedures on How
to Respond Should They Face a Cyber
Stalker
Notice the Symptoms of Abuse Should
They Not Reach Out to Your for Help
Intervene
Support Them
THANK YOU
P r e s e n t e d B y : I s a b e l l A g u m b a h
I s a b e l l A g u m b a h . w o r d p r e s s . c o m