11/9/2012

Changing Student Culture Toward

Cyberbullying

November 8, 2012
Joe Laramie

Bureau of Justice Assistance

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CHANGING
STUDENT
CULTURE TOWARD
CYBERBULLYING
PQ-2

www.cyberbullying.us

Tech Related Risks to Kid &

Teens
Exposure to Inappropriate Material
Sexual Solicitation
Harassment and Bullying
Theft of Personal Information

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Megan Meier Lori Drew

Cyberbullying Examples
@(twitter account) 4-3-12 2:26 PM
Looking at all the people walking out from
school and most of them look like fake
Bitches.......#sorrynotsorry
Facebook:

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Where the Online Harassment Occurred

Lisa Jones, UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center

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Scars of Offline & Online Bullying

Emotional
Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Suicide

Educational
Physical
Legal
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Defining Bullying
Aggressive behavior that involves
unwanted, negative actions
Involves a pattern of behavior
repeated over time.
Involves an imbalance of power or
strength
Dan Olweus, Norwegian Researcher 2011
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What is Cyberbullying?
Use of technology to threaten and
harass
Faceless & emotionless
Stealing passwords, posting images,
telling lies
Can be more hurtful and harmful
than face to face bullying
Creates a sense of permanence
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Defining Cyberbullying

"Cyberbullying is when someone

repeatedly harasses, mistreats, or
makes fun of another person online
or while using cell phones or other
electronic devices.
Cyberbullying Research Center
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www.cyberbullying.us

Who is At-Risk?
Students

Different kids
Autistic
Handicapped
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered,
Questioning their Sexuality)

Anyone.
School

Staff

Cyberbaiting
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PQ-3

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www.bornthiswayfoundation.org

Is it Cyberbullying or Online
Drama?
Teens often refer to online issues as
DRAMA
Drama involves relational aggression
Teens see bully victims as weak or
other stereotypical individuals
Consider calling it Digital Abuse
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Drama Inspired Abuse

Attempting to meet social needs
Includes Ostracism & Social
Exclusion
Being accepted is more satisfying
than doing the right thing
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Will Cyberbullying Laws Fix

This?
Freedom of Speech Issues
On Off Campus Issues
Definition Issues
Reporting Issues
Police Response Issues
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Why is Digital Abuse So Hard To Stop?

WeareaddressingitWRONG
Expectingkidstochangejustbecause
wetellthemtobenice
ToomuchtellingthemDont
Oh,justignoreit
Kidsarejustbeingkids
Weoftendontknowwhattodo
WEmodelpoorbehavior
PQ-4
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Why is Digital Abuse So Hard To Stop?

Adults

Youth
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How Do YOU Stop Abusive

Behavior?
Directly Take issue seriously
Indirectly CHANGE THE CULTURE
Create a positive environment
Model appropriate behavior
Get buy-in (students/staff/parents)
Promote Peer to Peer and
Youth t0 Youth learning
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BULLY DOCUMENTARY

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Influence Toward Change of Culture

Adults

Youth
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Prevention What Does Work?

Positive social norms
Accurate & timely information
Acknowledging youth use of technology
Acknowledgement of online issues are
tough for adults too
Skill based, interactive and multiple
sessions
Youth involved messaging

YouTube: Cypress Ranch

Anti-Bullying Lip Dub Project

Who Do U Think U R

by Kaitlyn K.

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More Than 60 Clubs, Organizations,

Teams Participated

Cypress Ranch Anti-Bullying Lip Dub Project

Responding to Digital Abuse?

Respond appropriately or not at all
Dont pass it on
Dont encourage others to do it
Dont gang up on others
Stand together against it
Report it
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Why Wont Kids Tell?

Tried before and no one listened
Didnt believe the complaint
Teacher saw the abuse, said/did nothing
Told to ignore it
Afraid to make it worse
Parents want to fix things
Offender gets in trouble, retaliates
Reputation as a snitch
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Lisa Jones, UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center

Resources

PQ-5

www.commonsensemedia.com

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www.cyberbullying.us

www.iKeepSafe.org

www.niot.org

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www.stopbullying.gov

www.thatgirlinpink.com

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www.whatdoyouchoose.org

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Changing the Culture of Abuse

BeginswithYOU
Stayinformed(Googlealerts)
Modelappropriatebehaviors
Knowtheappropriateresponses
Talktoyouth
Inspireyouthtotakeastand
Help&supportreporters

Lt. Joe Laramie, ret.

laramie.joe@gmail.com
www.laramieconsulting.com
Twitter: @JoeLaramieMO

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