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What is Cyber-bullying?
Cyberbullying is the act of harassment or belittling a group or individual through the anonymity of devices connected to the internet.
Where can Cyber-Bullying happen?
Anywhere, an internet connection is all that is required.
List at least one form of Cyber-Bullying.
Texts sent with the intent to belittle or harm.
Videos shaming, teasing or hurting others.
Online arranged bullying (Set up bullying for school).
Spreading Gossip, rumours or lies about others on sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Other online harassment of an individual or group.
What can Cyber-bullying cause to the victims mental health? (Name 1 effect)
Risk of Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Difficulties, Lower Academic Achievement, Dropping out of school.
If a child is being bullied online, does that mean they are NOT being bullied offline and in school?
No.
What percentage of Australians access the internet daily? (Within 5% of the Answer)
87%
Between Male and Female, who are bullied more?
Male.
Should you take away your child's device immediately if they are being Cyber-bullied?
No, this does not teach them anything on the topics of online safety or help build resilience.
Should you just delete the content being used to bully your child off of their phone?
No, It can be used as evidence if the situation needs to be reported. It provides the dates and nature of the bully's posts.
Do the effects of Bullying end after school?
No.
How many young Australians have been reportedly Cyber-bullied?
1 in 5.
How many young Australians have admitted to Cyber-bullying?
1 in 5.
Is there an Anti-bullying law?
NO. It only becomes illegal once it is classified as harassment by federal law.
Is bullying the reason for suicide amongst High School kids.
No. Or rather not always. Suicide is very rarely the sole cause or reason for suicide. There are usually many risk factor that culminate into a tragedy.
What are some reasons for Bullying? (Give 3)
Physical appearance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation.
Similar differences also apply as well as economic standing?
What percentage of students who were bullied in the past, report that they feel like they will become a victim of Bullying again? (Within 5% of the Answer)
41%
Is the Zero Tolerance and Expulsion methods of dealing with Bullies effective?
No. These only fix the wider image of the school and not the damage caused or the temptation for bullies.
Who are the most commonly used source for help against Bullies?
Parents.
When does Bullying become illegal?
When it falls under Harassment, Hazing or Assault.
What steps can someone take when they see someone creating drama online?
Resist the urge to retaliate
Offer a new perspective
DM the person being targeted
Report the post
Get outside help
What signs should a parent look out for to check if their child is being Cyber-Bullied?
What percentage of school age children tell an adult about the problem of bullying? (Within 5% of the Answer).
46%
If a child is called a Bully, and doesn't believe they are, what can they do to stop being seen in that light?
Try and understand the bigger picture.
Saying their sorry for whatever they did, or having a discussion with the 'victim'.
Making right whatever you wronged.
If none of the prior work, seek a Councillor.
What could be a reason students don't reach out for help despite being bullied?
Unsure about what to do or where to go for help. Stigma, embarrassment and fear of being seen as ‘weak’.
Didn’t perceive the problem as serious enough to seek help.
Felt that they could handle it on their own.
Fear that the situation could get worse.
Didn’t feel the need to get help.
To the nearest 100,000 how many Australian High School kids experienced Cyber-bullying in 2013?
700,000 Australian Children.