Name that behavior
Is it Cyberbullying?
Facts
Effects of Cyberbullying
100

When someone continually sends you cruel, abusive, or threatening messages, pictures, or videos. 

What is Harassment


Protection: you can block or report the offender, keep evidence of the harassment (screenshots, recordings, etc.), and tell a trusted adult or professional about the problem. It’s not recommended to respond to provocation or engage in conflict.

100

A student creates a fake social media account to harass and humiliate a classmate by posting embarrassing or private information.

What is Yes

Violates their classmate's privacy and causes emotional harm. It is crucial to address such incidents by enforcing clear guidelines on appropriate online behavior and providing support to victims of cyberbullying.

100

This percent of adults has been cyberbullied

What is 41%
100

This is a common psychological impact of cyberbullying on victims.

What is depression or anxiety?

200

Someone obsessively follows, spies on, controls, or threatens you online. 

What is Cyberstalking 

Protection: you can change your online identifiers and passwords. Don’t reveal your location or plans; report the stalker to the appropriate services or organizations. Please don’t ignore or disregard the stalker’s threats – take action for your safety.

200

In a multiplayer online game, Jack purposely excludes and spreads false rumors about a player, Emma, causing other players to avoid or harass her in the game.

What is Yes

This is cyberbullying because Jack is using electronic communication within the game to spread false information about Emma, leading to her social exclusion and harassment by others.

200

This television show features narration by an off-screen online blogger

What is Gossip Girl?

200

This negative emotion is commonly experienced by victims of cyberbullying, often leading to low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy.

What is shame?

300

when someone deliberately excludes you from an online conversation, activity, or game. They ignore your messages or comments or withdraw you from friends or groups.

What is Exclusion 

Protection: you can try to find other people and communities who share your interests and respect you. Also, seek support from friends, groupmates, family, or colleagues in real life. You should not try to please those who reject or hurt you.

300

Sarah posts a humiliating picture of her classmate, Jessica, on social media without her consent, along with a mean caption. Other classmates join in and make fun of Jessica in the comments.

What is Yes

Sarah is using electronic communication to harass and humiliate Jessica, and others are joining in to further contribute to the bullying.

300

Cyberbullying can escalate to this arrestable offense

What is cyberstalking?

300

Cyberbullying can make victims feel isolated and rejected by their peers, leading to this type of emotional struggle.


What is loneliness or social isolation?

400

When someone lies to you or tricks you into getting your personal or compromising information and then uses it against you or publishes it online. 

What is Outing/Doxing & Trickery

Protection: you can limit access to your online profiles and privacy settings. Don’t share your information with strangers or untrusted individuals. Seek help from law enforcement or legal counsel.

400

A student creates a poll or online voting system to encourage others to vote for the "least popular" or "most unattractive" student, causing humiliation and embarrassment.

What is Yes

They are using electronic communication to intentionally humiliate and cause emotional harm to their peers. It is important to address such incidents with appropriate consequences and emphasize the importance of promoting kindness, respect, and empathy in online interactions.

400

The percentage of cyberbullying that occurs while a student is at home

What is 85%

400

Some victims of cyberbullying may resort to this harmful behavior as a way to seek revenge or regain control.

What is aggressive or bullying behavior?

500

When someone logs into your social media account and impersonates you by posting and sharing inappropriate content on your behalf.  

What is Fraping 

Protection: to protect yourself from this type of cyberbullying, use complex passwords and two-factor authentication to protect your account. Don’t share access to your devices or apps with anyone; quickly delete or refute false information.

500

Natalie posts a negative review about a local restaurant on a review website, criticizing their food and service.

What is no 

Explanation: This is not cyberbullying because Natalie is expressing her opinion about a business, not targeting an individual with harassment or threats.

500

How many students felt they were cyberbullied at tvf 2023-2024

What is 41%

500

As a result of cyberbullying, victims may experience a decline in their academic performance, including this outcome that can lead to missed learning opportunities and lower grades.

What is increased absenteeism or skipping school?

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