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Cyber bullying & Cyber Stalking. Paige Allison, Olivia Main, Robbie Reston. Ryan’s Story. Ryan was a victim of bullying throughout middle school. To avoid this bullying, in 7 th grade he switched schools Over the summer he had an online relationship with a girl he liked
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Cyber bullying & Cyber Stalking Paige Allison, Olivia Main, Robbie Reston
Ryan’s Story Ryan was a victim of bullying throughout middle school. To avoid this bullying, in 7th grade he switched schools Over the summer he had an online relationship with a girl he liked When school came he approached the girl thinking they were in a relationship She humiliated him in front of the class Later that night he took his own life Ryan Patrick Halligan
Cyber bullying and cyber stalking • What is it? • Effects • What to do?
What is Cyber Bullying? Actions that use communication technologies to support • Deliberate • Repeated • And hostile behavior All with the intent to harm others
What is Cyber Stalking? Use of the internet to stalk or harass someone May include: • False accusations • Making threats • Identity theft
Statistics Cyber bullying • 7% of adult Internet users in Canada, have been a victim of cyber-bullying at some point in their lives • 1 in 5 Canadian Teens have witnessed online Bullying • 51% of all teens have had negative experience with social networking . Statistics found at http://www.stopabully.ca/bullying-resources/bullying-statistics
Statistics From a Canadian Survey: Statistics found at http://www.vaonline.org/Cyberstalking%20Concepts%20and%20Recommendations%20(e).pdf
Effects • Sudden "fear" of technology • Unexplained physical symptoms, including headaches, upset stomach, and trouble sleeping • Lowered self-esteem • Depression and anxiety • Avoiding social or school events • Change in school performance, attitude, dress and habits • Suicide
What to do • Save the evidence of the cyber bullying • Report threats of harm • Prevent any communication from the cyber bully • Get help • Learn to deal with stress • Don't blame yourself • Be relentless Call for more help and information (Canadian): 1-877-OUT-IS-OK (688-1765)
Remember! Always treat people the way that you wish to be treated And always stay safe online!