Statistically, are girls or boys more commonly subjected to cyberbullying?
Girls
If you are being cyberbullied you should:
Report it to a trusted adult.
Who can you report being cyberbullied to at School?
This will usually be your teacher or advisor. Feel free to confide in the person you trust the most and find the greatest comfort in.
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
Harassment, intimidation, and bullying that occurs online or through text message.
How is cyberbullying different from traditional bullying?
Cyberbullying occurs online or through text message while traditional bullying occurs in person.
A 2022 study by Pew Research Center found that (?)% of teenagers who use the internet have experienced some form of cyberbullying,
46%
Police is involved in less than 1 in 5 cases of cyberbullying. The reason this happens is:
Not everyone who gets cyberbullied reports it to a trusted adult.
Out of all teenagers who reported being a victim of cyberbullying, this percentage report being cyberbullied repeatedly.
25%
True or False: Cyberbullying can be done completely anonymously.
True. Cyberbullying can be done anonymously. Those being bullied might not even know who is perpetuating the behavior.
Why does cyberbullying occur so often?
People have easier access to technology now and they can hide behind fake screen names.
What percentage of all teenagers report having been witness to cyberbullying.
55%
If someone sends you messages with hurtful and harassing language, inappropriate messages, or says mean things you should not:
You should not respond. Never respond to them because if you do, you could cause more problems and get yourself in trouble too.
Some of the major ways a person can be effected by cyberbulling include:
On which apps do people most frequently experience cyberbullying?
Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp,TikTok
What percentage of teenagers who have witnessed cyberbullying did nothing about it.
95%
The most common tools used for cyberbullying are:
Cell phones and social media apps.
What should you do if a friend reports to you that they are being cyberbullied?
Suggest that they print out the proof and help them report it to a trusted adult.