1. Cyber bullying & Cyber Stalking Paige Allison, Olivia Main, Robbie Reston

2. Ryan’s Story Ryan was a victim of bullying throughout middle school. To avoid this bullying, in 7 th grade he switched schools Over the summer he had an online relationship with a girl he liked When school came he approached the girl thinking they were in a relationship She humiliated him in front of the class Later that night he took his own life Ryan Patrick Halligan

3. Cyber bullying and cyber stalking What is it? Effects What to do?

4. What is Cyber Bullying? Actions that use communication technologies to support Deliberate Repeated And hostile behavior All with the intent to harm others

5. What is Cyber Stalking? Use of the internet to stalk or harass someone May include: False accusations Making threats Identity theft

6. Statistics Cyber bullying 7% of adult Internet users in Canada, have been a victim of cyber-bullying at some point in their lives 1 in 5 Canadian Teens have witnessed online Bullying 51% of all teens have had negative experience with social networking. Statistics found at http://www.stopabully.ca/bullying- resources/bullying-statisticshttp://www.stopabully.ca/bullying- resources/bullying-statistics

7. Statistics From a Canadian Survey: Statistics found at http://www.vaonline.org/Cyberstalking%20Concep ts%20and%20Recommendations%20(e).pdf http://www.vaonline.org/Cyberstalking%20Concep ts%20and%20Recommendations%20(e).pdf

8. Effects Sudden "fear" of technology Unexplained physical symptoms, including headaches, upset stomach, and trouble sleeping Lowered self-esteem Depression and anxiety Avoiding social or school events Change in school performance, attitude, dress and habits Suicide

9. DON’TDO Forward on messages or pictures that may be offensive or upsetting Stand up for the target Harass, tease or spread gossip about others on social networking sites Ask a responsible adult for help and report to appropriate authorities if necessary Stand by, watch or encourage bullying behaviour Support the person who is being bullied to ask for help Do’s and Don’ts of being a bystander

10. What to do Save the evidence of the cyber bullying Report threats of harm Prevent any communication from the cyber bully Get help Learn to deal with stress Don't blame yourself Be relentless Call for more help and information (Canadian): 1-877-OUT-IS-OK (688-1765)

11. Always treat people the way that you wish to be treated And always stay safe online!