1. Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
Erin Gately
Arkansas State University

2. Definitions
Bullying - Abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger, more powerful, etc. :the actions and behavior of a bully.
Cyber-Bullying - The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

3. Statistics 20.8% of students report being bullied.
Only 36% of students being bullied report it.
15% of students are involved in cyber-bullying.
Only 10% tell an adult when being cyber-bullied.
57% of bullying stops when bystanders intervene.
There is a 25% reduction in bullying in response to school programs

4. Comparison of bullying and cyber-bullying
In person or face to face
Can see victims reaction
Typically premeditated
Exposed
Student knows who is talking to them
Typically a small audience
Face to face or small group interactions
No record of what was absolutely said
Over the internet
Removed from victims reaction
Impulsive
Anonymity
Students can use false names or pages
Large audience
Anyone with internet can see.
Nothing on the internet really ever gets deleted

5. People Involved in Bullying
The aggressor.
Often searching for power or social status.
Victim
The person being bullied.
Often being degraded for something they cannot control.
Bystander
The person watching bullying take place
Often afraid to intervene.

6. Effects of Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
Victims
Loss of self esteem.
Can lead to depression or self doubt.
Bullies
Creates poor communication skills.
Can isolate themselves from friendships.
Bystanders
Creates fear in all those involved
Can make students feel guilty for not helping.

7. School Implemented Bullying Prevention
Talk to students about bullying.
Make sure students know what bullying is, and how to stop it.
Be available to respond.
Make sure students feel comfortable reporting and talking about being involved in bullying.
Have real consequences.
Make sure students know that their actions have consequences.

8. Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are twice as likely to be bullied as their peers.
These students may have a harder time responding to their aggressors.
Teachers should be aware and responsive to signs that their students are being bullied.

9. Warning Signs of Bullying
Bullies
Victims
Becoming more aggressive
Refusing to take responsibility for actions
Unexplained excess money
Consistently concerned about popularity or image
Becoming more meek
Constantly apologizing to avoid aggression
Unexplained loss of money
Sudden loss of friends or social status

10. Teacher Response to Bullying
Be there for students who are being bullied.
Listen to what students have to say.
Students will all respond differently to being bullied.
Gather as much information as possible.
Ask for information from all students involved.
Respond accordingly to the information you receive.
Support your students
Create a bullying free environment in your classrooms. Students should feel safe.

11. Conclusion
Together, we can be champions for our students and prevent bullying in our schools. With a little bit of effort and education, we can help eradicate bullying and create safe and healthy schools for our students.

12. References
Bullying Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2017, from Cyber Bullying Statistics. (2015, July 07). Retrieved October 31, 2017, from statistics.html Lohman, R. C. (2012, May 14). Cyberbullying versus Traditional Bullying. Retrieved October 31, 2017, from angst/201205/cyberbullying-versus-traditional-bullying Prevention at School. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2017, from