Cyber bullying

Were it happens

• Online
• Over the phone

Can lead to...

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Suicide

Teens

• Over half have been bullied online
• 1 in 4 have had it happen more then once

Facts

• Only 1 out of 10 people tell an adult
• Fewer then 1 in 5 incidents are reported
• 1 in 6 parents know
• 1 in 3 houses with internet actively protect these events

More facts

• like bullying but hurts mentally
• Girls are twice as likely victims as boys
• The average cyber bullying starts at age 9

Percents of kids

• 42% have been bullied online
• 21% have received threatening messages via email
• 35% have been threatened online
• 58% have not told an adult about these events

Take immediate action

• Stop responding
• Save the evidence
• Block them
• Change your account settings

Get outside help

• Don't wait too long to ask for help
• Talk to your school administer
• Get law enforcement

How to prevent it

• Never share information online that can be used
• Against you
• Watch your tone when you communicate online
• Don't participate in cyber bullying behavior