Cyberbullying Statistics & Prevention Instructor Resources Dr. Darren Hayes Pace University

Agenda Statistics Videos Helpful Websites Help Your Friend Warning Signs

Statistics 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 21% of kids have received mean or threatening or other messages 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

Statistics 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 based on 2004 i-SAFE survey of 1,500 students grades 4-8

Statistics (Girls vs Boys) Adolescent girls more likely to experience cyberbullying (25.8% vs. 16%) Girls more likely to report cyberbullying (21.1% vs. 18.3%) Girls more likely to spread rumors Boys more likely to post hurtful pictures or videos

Videos Cyberbullying Prevention Commercial Cyberbullying Prevention Commercial Megan Meier Phoebe Prince

Helpful Websites Criminal Justice Services Cyberbullying Research Center Wired Safety Group iSAFE

Help Your Friend Take Your Friend Seriously Encourage Your Friend to Get Help Talk to an Adult You Trust Talk to the Police

Warning Signs Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness, often Accompanied by Anxiety Declining School Performance Loss of Pleasure/Interest in Social & Sports Activities Sleeping Too Little or Too Much Changes in Weight or Appetite

Questions Darren Hayes