Cyberbullying

in Schools and
How to Stop it
Michael Krewson, Samuel Layton, Hank Hasemeier
Definition of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying (noun) - The use of electronic communication to bully a
person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or
threatening nature.

Criteria - Intent to cause harm, target, power imbalance

Includes behaviors to spread rumors, hurt/threaten others, or sexually

harass
Examples Of Cyberbullying
Mean text messages

Messages sent by text and posted on social media

Embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles

Where cyberbullying is
most
Cyberbullyinglikely to
is most likely to take take place
place on social
as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat
media sites such

Cyberbullying is also common via SMS and MMS.

How common is it?
Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen
more than once.

Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most
common medium for cyberbullying.

68% of teens agree that cyberbullying is a serious problem.

How to Stop it
1. Don't respond. If someone bullies you, remember that your reaction is usually exactly what the bully
wants. ...
2. Don't retaliate. ...
3. Save the evidence. ...
4. Talk to a trusted adult. ...
5. Block the bully. ...
6. Be civil. ...
7. Don't be a bully. ...
8. Be a friend, not a bystander.
Why do People Cyberbully?
When it comes to cyberbullying, they are often motivated by anger, revenge or frustration. Sometimes
they do it for entertainment or because they are bored and have too much time on their hands and too
many tech toys available to them. Many do it for laughs or to get a reaction.
How does Cyberbullying
Affect the Victim?
In fact, just like any other victim of bullying,cyber bullied kids experience anxiety, fear, depression and low
self-esteem. They also may deal with low self-esteem, experience physical symptoms and struggle
academically. But targets of cyberbullying also experience some unique consequences and negative
feelings.
The Increase of
CyberBullying
The number of children suffering at the hands of cyberbullies has sharply increased, with victims often
left in despair and struggling to cope, according to ChildLine.
The charity saw 4,507 cases of cyberbullying in 2012-13, up from 2,410 in 2011-12, with an 87% rise in
contacts about online bullying, a 41% increase in contacts about self-harm and a 33% increase in young
people feeling suicidal.
The charity has also seen a sharp rise in racist bullying online, with more than 1,400 young people telling
ChildLine they had been called, among other insults, a terrorist, bomber or had been told to go back
where they came from a 69% increase on last year.
Steps to Take Immediately

Dont respond to and dont forward cyberbullying messages.

Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when
cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails, and text messages. Use this
evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.
Block the person who is cyberbullying
If your Friends are involved
Many times cyberbullies work in groups. Hiding behind their screens
they group together and gang up on one person. If your friends try to
share inappropriate pictures with you, or pressure you into any sort of
online bullying dont engage.

Report them to your school administrators

If they have inappropriate pictures think about involving the police

Talk with your friends and tell them how messed up what they are
doing is. Shut it down at the roots
If you receive an explicit
photo
If someone sends you explicit pictures without your permission follow
these steps.

Delete the photo immediately(DO NOT

SHARE IT!!)

Consider telling a school admin about it

If you do not tell anyone right away and an

investigation arises from the situation
DO NOT LIE
Consequences of
cyberbullying
There are many consequences for cyberbullying, both for the bully and the
victim.

Bullies may face suspension,

expulsion or even jail time
depending on severity

Victims may lose friends,

confidence, and self esteem

Some victims may go so far as to

commit suicide
Supporting a friend who is
being
Let them knowbullied
that you are there

Tell that they are not alone

Make it clear that they are not hated

Stand up for them in the moment.

Encourage them to tell an adult

How to prevent future
bullying
Hold your head high and treat everyone with respect

Be a leader and lead your friends to treat others with respect

Dont allow any kind of mean words to be laughed at (even sarcastic)

Act as if you are molding the environment around you