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You have no friends! Just kill yourself.
You suck! Everyone hates you!
Are you kidding me with that outfit today?
The world would be a better place without you.
Can you imagine how that feels....
Lorri Carroll@lcarroll94
January 2011
Bullying Hits The Web
What is bullying?
Bullying- a formal definition
• attack or intimidation with the intention to cause fear, distress, or harm that is either:
• physical (e.g., hitting, punching),• verbal (e.g., name-calling, teasing), or• psychological/relational (e.g., rumors, social
exclusion);
• a real or perceived imbalance of power between the bully and victim; and
• repeated attacks or intimidation between the same children over time (Farrington & Ttofi, 2010)
The Cyber-Climate at School X
Some Stats
So what is Cyberbullying?
• bullying through Internet applications and technologies such as instant messaging (IM), social networking sites, and cell phones
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
Common Forms of Cyberbullying
• sending or posting hostile messages intended to “inflame” the emotions of others
• recording someone being harassed or bullied in a way that usually involves physical abuse, then posting the video online for public viewing
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
Common Forms of Cyberbullying
• stealing someone’s password and/or hijacking their online accounts to send or post incriminating or humiliating pictures, videos, or information
• doctoring digital images so that the main subject is placed in a compromising or embarrassing situation
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
Common Forms of Cyberbullying
• sending messages that involve threats to a person’s physical safety
• spreading gossip through e-mail, text messaging, or social networking sites
http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying
Some Statistics• cellphones are the most popular form of
technology for teens and a common medium for cyber bullying
• about half of young people have experienced some form of cyber bullying, and 10 to 20 percent experience it regularly
• mean, hurtful comments and spreading rumors are the most common type of cyber bullying
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html
Some Statistics• girls are at least as likely as boys to be cyber
bullies or their victims
• boys are more likely to be threatened by cyber bullies than girls
• cyber bullying affects all races
• cyber bullying victims are more likely to have low self esteem and to consider suicide
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html
Cyber bullying in the News
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/photo-36722-cyberbullying-teens.html
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/girls-teen-suicide-calls-attention-cyberbullying/story?id=9685026
http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13846910
Tragic Consequenceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFsfDLCkfQU
http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/media/
Legislation
http://cyberbullying.us/Bullying_and_Cyberbullying_Laws.pdf
• Many states already have existing criminal and civil remedies to deal with cyberbullying.
• Extreme cases would fall under criminal harassment or stalking laws or a target could pursue civil action for intentional infliction of emotional distress or defamation, to name a few.
• Bullying (whatever the form) that occurs at school is no doubt already subject to an existing bullying policy.
http://cyberbullying.us/blog/cyberbullying-laws-and-school-policy-a-blessing-or-curse.html
What do you do if you are a victim?
1) Don't reply.
2) You did not do anything to deserve this!
3) Save the evidence! Print out anything you can, with all URLs, date, time stamps, etc. Take screen shots if possible. Save text messages.
4) Ask for help. Tell an adult you trust.
5) If you are concerned about your safety, report it to the police.
http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13846910
Don't be a silent bystander!
• A bystander can have just as much affect on a situation as an active bully.
• When bystanders stand up for a target it is one of the most effective means of stopping bullying.
• Support from bystanders gives the target confidence.
• It shows the bully that the target has friends who care, and that what the bully is doing is not cool.
http://cyberbullyinghelp.com/2010/08/11/helplessness-of-the-bystander-bully/
Any Questions?
