Cyberbullying and Electronic Stalking Hind Al-Ghamdi 200900290

Outline General information about the paper Introduction about the research The formula used for prevention Conclusion and recommendation My own recommendation

General information about the paper Danielle Gomez Cyber-bullying and Electronic Stalking: The Ins and Outs of these Offenses on the Rise Eastern Michigan University ( College of Technology ) 2008.

Introduction about the research Cyber-bullying Electronic Stalking

Cyber-bullying “ 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 ”

Types of cyber-bullying Direct attacks By proxy

Causes of cyber-bullying

Electronic Stalking “ Electronic Stalking, also known as Cyber- stalking, an extension of the physical form of stalking, is where the electronic mediums such as the Internet are used to pursue, harass or contact another in an unsolicited fashion ”

Types of Electronic Stalking People with prior relationship with the victim People without a prior relationship People who are motivated by a disorder called Erotomania

The Formula used for prevention Educate children about the consequences of it Keeping your identity private Document everything

Conclusion & Recommendations The scope of cyberbullying is affecting more adolescents than people are aware of. As study in (University of Calgary) shown that over half the students knew someone that had been cyberbullyed. While, electronic Stalking has been shown to be a crime that the law is fairly new on. States have been trying to get a grasp on it since it has only become prevalent in the past decade. If a person finds themselves as a target of an electronic stalker they should make sure to document everything and take the proper legal action to protect themselves.

My own recommendation Choose your friends Avoid troubles Always get back to your parents Keep your things safe Know who you’re talking to