Basics
What is cyberbullying?
Using technology (social media, phones, platforms, etc.) to scare, anger, or bring shame on others.
How can you know if someone is being cyberbullied?
There are signs of cyberbullying that we can observe.
Why is it hard to escape cyberbullying?
Many people, of any age, can have an almost constant access to their devices.
What are the five basic steps to prevent and resolve cyberbullying?
1. Notice
2. Talk
3. Document
4. Report
5. Support
When someone you know is being cyberbullied, what's the best thing to do.
A. Walk Away
B. Take Action
C. Give them a beverage
D. Invite them to dance
What does it include?
- Spreading lies and/or posting embarrassing photos/videos of someone on social media
- Sending hurtful, abusive, or threatening messages, videos, or images via messaging platforms
- Impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf, or through fake accounts.
What is the main issue with cyberbullying?
The victims don't want to tell anyone that their being cyberbullied, because they feel ashamed or fear that their devices will be taken from them.
What are some short-term effects on cyberbullying?
It can make people struggle to concentrate on their work, in and out of school.
Why should someone NOT respond to cyberbullying?
It will only make things worse.
For parents to help with people that are cyberbullied, what is it that they should have?
More than one perspective
What does cyberbullying often happen alongside something else?
Face-to-face bullying
What are the basic signs?
Spending more time alone, keeping secrets, and being nervous about or around devices.
What are some long-term effects on cyberbullying?
Can cause a lot of anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, and can cause suicidal ideation (rarely).
What are two ways that you can support the victim?
Becoming a friend online and reaching out to others.
How can cyberbullying be worst than face-to-face bullying?
It stays on their digital footprint, practically permanently, so everyone can see it.
How to identify cyberstalking?
- Someone's sending too many or inappropriate messages
- Liking all of someone's old posts on social media
- Manipulating someone into interacting with them online
What are some effects of cyberstalking?
Fear, shame, embarrassment, low self-esteem, panic attacks, self-harming behavior, heart palpitations, depression, and more.
If someone was being cyberbullied at school, what would be the best thing to do?
Tell a teacher, counselor, principal or school nurse about the situation.
What's the difference between cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and cyber harassment?
Cyberstalking: Repeated unwanted messages using technology to monitor the victim's activities, location, and threats to expose confidential information and threats to the victim's safety
Cyber Harassment: Any king of inappropriate, mean, or uncomfortable online behavior.
When does something become cyber harassment?
When digital technologies (social media platforms, messaging services, gaming platforms, etc.) as being used to attack someone through threatening behavior or unwanted advances continuously.
How many people in the U.S. have experienced online harassment?
41% have personal experience, and 25% have experienced more severe harassment
A victim of cyberbullying is taking screenshots of the threatening messages he's receiving. Why is he/she doing this?
To gain evidence that he's/she's being cyberbullied, and that evidence can be shared with others.