CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.

Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else

KINDS OF CYBERBULLYING

• Flaming •Denigration •Exclusion •Outing •Trickery •Impersonation •Harassment •Cyberstalking

What makes cyberbullying so dangerous is that anyone can practice it without having to confront the victim.

TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING

• Persistent: Digital devices offer an ability to immediately and continuously communicate 24/7, so it is hard to find relief

TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING CONT.

• Permanent: most information communicated electronically is permanent and public, if not reported and removed. A negative online reputation, including for those who bully, can impact college admissions, employment, and other areas of life.

TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING CONT.

• Hard to notice: Because teachers and parents may not overhear or see cyberbullying taking place, it is harder to recognize.

STATISTICS

• In 2015 21% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying
• In 2017 14.9% of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to the survey

WHAT TO DO IF BULLIED

• Don’t respond to a bully
• Save the messages
• Talk to a trusted adult
• Report abuse to site administrator

HOW TEACHERS CAN PREVENT CYBERBULLYING

• Take it seriously
• Recognize the signs
• Ask students to report it
• Respond to incidents
• Get parents involved