Establishing boundaries where there appear to be none

Name of high school? Name of siblings? Extra curricular activities? General Place of employment? City/ State of residence? Full name with other identifying information such as: –Address –Home phone number –Cell phone number –Parent’s name

As you watch, write down all of the information that you discover about Teresa?

Social Networking Statistics More than 1 out of every 10 teenager has posted a nude or seminude picture of themselves or others online. 25% of all teenagers report having posted something they later regretted, made fun of others or created a false identity online. 22% of all teenagers report checking their social networking accounts at least ten times per day.

o Friends o “Facebook Friends” o Family o Teachers o Prospective employers o Scholarship distribution committees o Sexual predators

Social Networking Dangers Students are getting in trouble with school administrators for incriminating and inappropriate information or pictures on their social networking profiles that are violations of school policy or the code of conduct. Students are being turned down by employers for jobs, internships, and interviews. Information posted can be obtained by a third party for solicitation.

What are your current privacy settings?  Everyone  Friends of Friends  Only Friends

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Questions to Ask Yourself: How do you feel about your employers seeing what you have posted? How about your parents or grandparents? Have you posted anything embarrassing that you wouldn’t want someone to see? Have you posted private information, including your cell phone number, home address, class schedule, social plans, etc? Have you utilized the "Privacy" settings on your networking account?

Think of every picture you have been tagged in…is it appropriate for everyone to see? What happens to that picture after you come to your senses and remove it from your wall? Can you ever be sure it has been removed from everyone’s wall?

You Can’t See Me; I Can’t See You When people use the Internet, they perceive that they are invisible. The perception can be enhanced by creating anonymous accounts. People are not really invisible—online activities can be traced. But if you think you are invisible, this removes concerns about detection, disapproval, or punishment.

“Everybody Does It...” The perception of invisibility and lack of tangible feedback supports risky and irresponsible behaviors that is a “game” “On the Internet, I have the free-speech right to write or post anything I want, regardless of the harm it might cause to another.” Supports harmful speech and cruel behavior as a free-speech right.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Statistics 42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once. 35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e- mail or other messages.21% of kids have received mean or threatening e- mail or other messages. 53% admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once.53% admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once. 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online.58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. 53% of kids admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once. 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online. Statistics from

DIFFERENCES BULLYING DIRECTDIRECT Occurs onOccurs on school property Poor relationshipsPoor relationships with teachers with teachers Fear retributionFear retribution Physical: Hitting, Punching & Shoving Verbal: Teasing, Name calling & Gossip Nonverbal: Use of gestures & Exclusion CYBERBULLYING ANONYMOUS Occurs off school property Good relationships with teachers Fear loss of technology privileges Further under the radar than bullying Emotional reactions cannot be determined

Prevent Cyberbullying Cyberbullying - the use of any form of information technology to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate someone. Can include such acts as making threats, sending provocative insults or racial or ethnic slurs, gay bashing, attempting to infect the victim's computer with a virus, and flooding an inbox with nonsense messages What to do –Don't reply to messages from cyberbullies. –Do not keep this to yourself! You are NOT alone and you did NOT do anything to deserve this! Tell an adult you know and trust! –Inform your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cell phone provider Inform your local police –Do not erase or delete messages from cyberbullies. You don't have to read it, but keep it, it is your evidence.

Netsmartz.org Watch “Terrible Text” Watch “You Can’t Take it Back”

Sexting

Instruct students to prevent sexting "Sexting" usually refers to teens sharing nude photos via cellphone, but it's happening on other devices and the Web too. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so - teens and adults - consider these tips! What to do –If a sexting photo arrives on your phone, first, do not send it to anyone else (that could be considered distribution of child pornography). –Talk to a parent or trusted adult. Tell them the full story so they know how to support you. Don't freak out if that adult decides to talk with the parents of others involved - that could be the best way to keep all of you from getting into serious trouble. –If the picture is from a friend or someone you know, then someone needs to talk to that friend so he or she knows sexting is against the law. You're actually doing the friend a big favor because of the serious trouble that can happen if the police get involved. –If the photos keep coming, you and a parent might have to speak with your friend's parents, school authorities or the police.