Facts
Cyber/Social Bullying
What to Do
100

A person who sees bullying happen but does nothing to stop it.

Bystander

100

Describe cyber bullying

Sending a mean text message, spreading rumors about someone online, or posting an embarrassing picture

100

This is the most important thing to do when being bullied, even though it can be hard.

  1. Tell an adult or school staff member

200

This term describes someone who witnesses bullying and speaks up or steps in to help the person being targeted.

Upstander

200

How is cyber bullying different from other types of bullying?

  1. This type of bullying is different from others because it can happen 24/7, anonymously, and reach many people instantly.

200

True or False: If someone says, "Can't you take a joke?" after saying something mean, that undoes the bullying?

False

300

This is the difference between "tattling" and "reporting" a bullying incident.

  1. tattling is trying to get someone in trouble, while reporting is trying to help someone who is being harmed.

300

This is something you should never give out to someone you only know online.

Your phone number, address, or other personal information

300

The percentage of students in the U.S. ages 12-18 who reported being bullied at school?

Approximately 19%

400

Witnesses of bullying often feel this, which is one reason they might not tell an adult what happened.

powerless (or afraid of what the bully might do)

400

How long will the data stay online once data or a message is posted online?

Forever

400

During when at school do most bullying typically takes place?

  1. Unstructured times, like recess, hallways, and bathrooms.

500

If you see someone being bullied, a helpful thing an upstander can do is tell them to stop, offer support to the victim, or do this.

Inform an adult or walk away to get help

500

Give one example of social bullying.

  1. A group of students planning a weekend activity or a lunch table group making it obvious one person is not welcome.

  2. Purposefully ignoring someone when they try to speak or interact.

  3. Spreading Rumors, Malicious gossip 

500

Students who witness bullying often refuse to remain friends with the victim and feel guilty for not reporting the incident. True or False?

  1. True.  Witnessing an act of bullying has negative consequences even if you are not directly involved.

M
e
n
u