Cyber Bullying By B Bryant

What is cyber bullying? Bullying that takes place using electronic technology. People can be threated, intimidated or harassed. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets. Communication tools where it could take place are social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples Fake profiles Embarrassing pictures or videos Rumors sent through emails or posted on social networking sites

Frequency The 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement says that 6% of students in grades 6-12 have experienced cyber bullying. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey reported that 16% of high school students were cyber bullied in the past year. 1,000,000 children were cyber bullied on Facebook in the past year. (Consumer Reports, June 2011)

Effects on someone being Cyber Bullied Use alcohol and drugs Skip school Experience in-person bullying Be unwilling to attend school Receive poor grades Have lower self-esteem Have more health problems

Showing Empathy Give the person being bullied advice Tell them if you have had any past experiences with cyber bullying Listen to them Reflect on what they are saying Agree with them

4 Types of Cyber Bullies The Vengeful Angel The bully doesn’t see themselves as a bully. They think they are righting wrongs, or protecting themselves or others from the “bad guy.” The Power-Hungry or Revenge of the Nerds The bully who wants to show they are powerful enough to make others do what they want. The “Mean-Girls” It is ego-based and occurs when the bully is bored or looking for entertainment. The Inadvertent Cyber Bully They pretend to be tough online or role play.

“The Vengeful Angel” “The Power-Hungry” “Mean Girls” “The Inadvertent Bully”

Being a upstander A upstander is someone who recognizes when something is wrong and acts to make it right. Stand up for the victim Talk to the victim, not the bully to put a end to the situation If you do or don’t know the victim, just make up a story saying you need there help and to get offline and call you. Tell an adult

Being a Bystander A bystander is someone who sees what is happening between the bully and the victim but is not directly involved in the bullying Seeing posts about someone Seeing a argument going on through comments

PAUSE BEFORE YOU POST Think of the consequences Post in the right state of mind. Would you want your family to see what you post? Avoid being “guilty by association.” For example, if your friends are posting about illegal behavior you could be grouped with them. You’re not obligated to respond.