Cyberbullying

Cyber
BULLYING
WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?
• It is a form of bullying or harassment Using electronic
Means..Cyberbullying is also known as online bullying. It has
become increasingly common, especially among teenagers
.Cyberbullying is when someone, typically teens, bully or harass
others on the internet, particularly on social media sites. Harmful
bullying behavior can include posting rumors, threats, sexual
remarks, a victims' personal information, or pejorative l.Bullying
or harassment can be identified by repeated behavior and an
intent to harm.
•What are the
effects of
cyberbyllying?
• To the victims:
• Victims may have lower self-esteem, increased suicidal
ideation, and a variety of emotional responses, including
being scared, frustrated, angry, and
depressed.Cyberbullying may be more harmful than
traditional bullying, because there is no escaping it.One
of the most damaging effects is that a victim begins to
avoid friends and activities, which is often the very
intention of the bully.
• To the bully:
• Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other
risky behaviors into adulthood. Kids who bully are more
likely to:
• Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as
adults
• Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school
• Engage in early sexual activity
• Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
• Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or
children as adults
• who are the most common victims of cyberbullying?
• -Nearly half of young people (47%) have received intimidating, threatening or
nasty messages online
-Children and young people are using social media for longer periods, and
using multiple profiles
-Underage (U13) use of social media is common place
-There is a connection between intensive social media use and mental ill
health.
• More youths experienced cyberbullying on Instagram than any other platform
at 42 percent, with Facebook following close behind at 37 percent. Snapchat
ranked third at 31 percent. While the survey participants use YouTube more
than any other platform, the video-focused social media was only responsible
for 10 percent of the reported cyber bullying.
• Seventy-one percent of the survey participants said that social media
platforms do not do enough to prevent cyberbullying.
•Why kids
bully?
• Popular kids or teens may bully because:
• They see it as a way to stay popular.
• Hurting others makes them feel powerful.
• Kids or teens who are less socially successful may bully because:
• It helps them cope with their own low self-esteem.
• They think it will help them fit in with their peers.
• They have trouble empathizing with those they hurt.
• In general, bullies’ behavior usually stems from their own problems.
Stopbullying.gov reports that bullies tend to have less involved
parents, to be less excited about school, and to be depressed or
anxious. They often have trouble controlling their emotions and
impulses and find it hard to follow rules.
• Here are some additional reasons people may do their bullying online:
• Anonymity—Cyberbullying allows bullies to avoid
facing their victims, so it requires less courage and
provides the illusion that bullies won’t get caught.
• Ignorance of the consequences—The National Council
on Crime Prevention reports that in a survey of
teenagers, 81% said they believe others cyberbully
because they think it’s funny. Because they don’t see
their victims’ reactions in person, cyberbullies may not
realize how much damage they are doing.
• Social pressure—Some cyberbullies may think their
behavior is normal and socially acceptable, especially
when friends egg them on.
•Warning Signs a Child is
Being Cyberbullied or is
Cyberbullying Others.
• Many of the warning signs that cyberbullying is occurring
happen around a child’s use of their device. Some of the
warning signs that a child may be involved in cyberbullying
are:
• Noticeable increases or decreases in device use, including
texting.
• A child exhibits emotional responses (laughter, anger, upset) to
what is happening on their device.
• A child hides their screen or device when others are near, and
avoids discussion about what they are doing on their device.
• Social media accounts are shut down or new ones appear.
• A child starts to avoid social situations, even those that were
enjoyed in the past.
• A child becomes withdrawn or depressed, or loses interest in
people and activities.
What to Do When
Cyberbullying
Happens?
IF YOU NOTICE WARNING SIGNS THAT A CHILD MAY BE INVOLVED IN CYBERBULLYING,
TAKE STEPS TO INVESTIGATE THAT CHILD’S DIGITAL BEHAVIOR. CYBERBULLYING IS
A FORM OF BULLYING, AND ADULTS SHOULD TAKE THE SAME APPROACH TO ADDRESS
IT: SUPPORT THE CHILD BEING BULLIED, ADDRESS THE BULLYING BEHAVIOR OF A
PARTICIPANT, AND SHOW CHILDREN THAT CYBERBULLYING IS TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
BECAUSE CYBERBULLYING HAPPENS ONLINE, RESPONDING TO IT REQUIRES
DIFFERENT APPROACHES. IF YOU THINK THAT A CHILD IS INVOLVED IN
CYBERBULLYING, THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS YOU CAN DO:
NOTICE – RECOGNIZE IF THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN MOOD OR BEHAVIOR AND

EXPLORE WHAT THE CAUSE MIGHT BE. TRY TO DETERMINE IF THESE CHANGES
HAPPEN AROUND A CHILD’S USE OF THEIR DIGITAL DEVICES.
TALK – ASK QUESTIONS TO LEARN WHAT IS HAPPENING, HOW IT STARTED, AND WHO IS
INVOLVED.
DOCUMENT – KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AND
WHERE. TAKE SCREENSHOTS OF HARMFUL POSTS OR CONTENT
IF POSSIBLE. MOST LAWS AND POLICIES NOTE THAT BULLYING IS
A REPEATED BEHAVIOR, SO RECORDS HELP TO DOCUMENT IT.
REPORT – MOST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND SCHOOLS HAVE
CLEAR POLICIES AND REPORTING PROCESSES. IF A CLASSMATE
IS CYBERBULLYING, REPORT IT THE SCHOOL. YOU CAN ALSO
CONTACT APP OR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO REPORT
OFFENSIVE CONTENT AND HAVE IT REMOVED. IF A CHILD HAS
RECEIVED PHYSICAL THREATS, OR IF A POTENTIAL CRIME OR
ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR IS OCCURRING, REPORT IT TO THE POLICE.
• Support – Peers, mentors, and trusted adults can sometimes
intervene publicly to positively influence a situation where negative
or hurtful content posts about a child. Public Intervention can include
posting positive comments about the person targeted with bullying to
try to shift the conversation in a positive direction. It can also help to
reach out to the child who is bullying and the target of the bullying to
express your concern. If possible, try to determine if more
professional support is needed for those involved, such as speaking
with a guidance counselor or mental health professional.

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