Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?
the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages to intimidating or threaten
What is grooming?
when someone uses the internet to trick, force or pressure a young person into doing something sexual
Out of 10, how many kids tell an adult they re being bullied?
1/10
Can you go to jail for cyberbullying?
Harassment is a misdemeanor, and incurs a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
List 3 personal information that you should not post online
address, phone number, school
Where does cyberbullying occur the most?
Socia media- Snapchat, Instagram, facebook, twitter
What are signs of an online groomer?
●Ask you to keep your conversations secret
●Start sending you sexual messages
●Get you to share personal information
How many teens commit suicide each year?
around 6,000 teens
What age range is most vulnerable for online grooming?
age 12-15
Is it okay to talk to someone online if you have never met them in person?
NO, You should not talk to someone online you do not know in person
What to do if you are being cyberbullied?
Block the bully, dont respond to rude messages, tell an adult, report the bully
Who can be an online groomer?
Anyone! Male or female, young or old.
__ out of 3 teens have experienced cyberbullying
1/3
What is the most common device used for cyberbullying?
cell phone
If you post something offensive and then delete it, it is gone forever, true or false
FALSE, anything posted on the internet stays there forever, even if you delete it.
How can cyberbullying be different from regular bullying?
When rude things are said online, they stay there forever for everyone to see, cyberbullying can happen anywhere at anytime.
What you can do if you are being groomed online?
Tell an adult you trust, Block the predator
Every _ minutes a child is being cyberbullied
7 minutes
Can grooming/cyberbullying happen through video game platforms?
YES, 9% of incidents occurred on an online gaming platform
What is the goal of an online groomer?
To sexually abuse the victim
What are some effects of cyberbullying?
Depression, Anxiety, low-self esteem, Stress, suicide
What are effects of grooming?
embarrassment, irritability, anxiety, stress, depression, and substance abuse
How many predators are there online?
around 500,000
How can you stay safe online?
Private account, keep in mind that people are not always who they say they are, never arrange to meet with someone you met online, don't accept request from older people.
Why does someone cyberbully?