Saftey
How can you help prevent the spread of bullying?
Do not repost or forward any hurtful messages
28%
What are common platforms for cyberbullying?
Cellphones and computers with access to social media sites
What can you do to stop bullying?
Tell a trusted adult and spread kindness not hate
Why is cyberbullying such a common form of bullying?
81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.
What do you do if you are ever cyberbullied?
Tell a trusted adult and do not respond.
How many students have admitted to bullying others?
about 30%
Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation.
What should a bully do to stop bullying?
Find a different outlet to let out anger, like a sport or after school activity. It is also important to seek guidance and talk it out
How many students have visited a website that is used as an outlet for bullying?
about 75% of students
Do you know the number to call if you are ever cyberbullied or thinking about hurting yourself?
CALL: 0845 22 55 787
What percent of students have said they have seen bullying at their school and online?
70.6%
1. Persistent: digital devices gives access to social media sites 24/7
2. Permanent: Once it is put out online, there is no way to take it back
3. Hard to notice: adults are less likely to see and hear cyberbullying since it happens online.
What to do if you are being bullied online
Block the bully and tell a trusted adult
How many teens have experience cyberbullying more than once?
1 in 5
What do you do if someone you know is being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult
If bystanders intervene will bullying stop?
When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time
What are the impacts of cyberbullying?
It can leave the victims and bullies with a greater risk for anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders.
If you are feeling sad or angry, what should you do?
Do to a trusted adult and express your emotions. It is always a better option to have open communication
Is it common for others to contribute to bullying?
66% of teens who have witnessed cyberbullying have also seen others join in with the bullying, which can make matters extremely worse for the victim.
Instead of being a bystander, what could you do if you see someone being bullied?
Public intervention: Posting a positive comment about the person targeted with bullying. Make the person feel loved and supported
What percent of children notify adults once they are being bullied?
about 20 to 30% of bullied children notify adults
What to do if you are the bully
Notice that you have been cruel to others and work on forgiveness and kindness. Seek help with a trusted adult.
What should you do if you are being bullied and do not want to tell a trusted adult?
It is always important to seek guidance, it may seem scary but the best option is to tell a trusted adult in order to stop the bullying. Telling an adult is not shameful, it is brave and strong.
How many parents are aware of their child being cyberbullied?