Cyber+Bullying

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"'**Cyberbullying'"** is when a child, preteen or teen 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." - Taken from //www.stopcyberbullying.org//

Facts and Statistics
//Taken from: National Crime Prevention Council// //- www.ncpc.org///
 * Taken in 2008:
 * Over 40% of teenagers with internet access reported being bullied online
 * 10% of students who were bullied told their parents
 * 18% of students who were bullied reported the incident to law enforcement
 * Only 15% of parents know about their child's use of social networking sites and the internet

**Why Cyberbully?**
//- Taken from: www.stopcyberbullying.org, www.promoteprevent.org, www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying//
 * Frustration, Anger, Revenge, Entertainment
 * Anonymity
 * Availability of technology
 * Defending yourself or friends
 * "Everyone does it"
 * Discover personal information about others
 * Being confrontational without being face-to-face
 * Believe there is less of an opportunity to be caught and punished

Types of Cyberbullying

 * Direct Attacks
 * Instant Messaging/ Text Messaging Harassment
 * Stealing Passwords
 * Impersonation
 * Blogs (Xanga, Twitter)
 * Web sites (Facebook, Myspace)
 * Sending Pictures/ Videos Through Email and Cellphones

//- Taken from: www.stopcyberbullying.org//
 * Cyberbullying by Proxy
 * The cyberbullying is done by an unknowing accomplice
 * Dangerous because parents and adults can be involved
 * The bully reports the victim as the bully to a parent or social networking site

Signs of Cyberbullying:

 * [|Warning Signs of Cyberbullying]
 * At the first signs, take action!

As an Educator, What Can You Do?
//Taken from: www.promoteprevent.org, www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php//
 * Know what the punishment and laws are in your state.
 * [|PA Cyberbullying Law]
 * Educate your students
 * What is cyberbullying?
 * What is the punishment?
 * Educate your co-workers
 * Professional workshops
 * Educate Parents
 * Create/ Enforce the Acceptable Use Policy
 * Include the definition, explanation, and punishment for cyberbullying, on and off school grounds
 * "Petition state legislatures to add a cyberbullying component to existing state laws that prohibit traditional bullying"
 * Resources for Teachers
 * Cyberbullying fact sheets
 * How to talk to your students
 * Refer to your schools technology policy
 * [|Internet Safety and Help Group]
 * [|Educator Resources]
 * [|Educator's Guide to Cyberbullying]

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