Internet Safety and Cyber-Bullying

1. Internet Safety and Cyber-Bullying Presented by: Bartlett Yancey High School Counselors Mrs. L. Lassiter, CTE Coordinator & Department Chair Mrs. J. Sartin, Last Names A-G Ms. H. Freeman, Last Names H-P Mrs. J. Triola. Last Names Q-Z 2009-2010

2. What is Cyber-Bullying? • Being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful, embarrassing or threatening material using technological means. • Technology includes but is not limited to: • Facebook • Myspace • Instant Messaging (AIM) • Email • Cell phone- Text Messaging • Blogs • Bashing sites- Internet polling

3. Facts about Cyber-Bullying: Quiz • Victims of cyber-bullying are at an increased risk for traditional bullying victimization, substance use and school problems. • True • False

4. Facts about Cyber-Bullying: Quiz • Victims of cyber-bullying are at an increased risk for traditional bullying victimization, substance use and school problems. • True

5. Facts about Cyber-Bullying: Quiz • Most victims of cyber-bullying tell an adult (teacher, parent, school counselor) about their experience. • True • False

6. Facts about Cyber-Bullying: Quiz • Most victims of cyber-bullying tell an adult (teacher, parent, school counselor) about their experience. • False Only 40% told their parents and less than 30% told a teacher or counselor

7. Statistics

8. BULLYING DIRECT Occurs on school property Fear retribution Physical: Hitting, Punching & Shoving Verbal: Teasing, Name calling & Gossip Nonverbal: Use of gestures & Exclusion www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov Differences: CYBERBULLYING • ANONYMOUS • Occurs off and on school property • Fear loss of technology privileges • Further under the radar than bullying • Emotional reactions cannot be determined {McKenna & Bargh, 2004; Ybarra & Mitchell, 2004}

9. Why do people Cyber-Bully? • Anonymity • Rapid deployment and dissemination • Immediate • Easily accessible • Can occur at any time • Same reasons as other forms of Bullying • Anger, frustration, revenge • Power imbalance

10. Internet Safety: School Policies • Bartlett Yancey High School has a NO TOLERANCE for bullying of any kind. • Depending on the nature, students can get parent conferences with the principal and 2 to 10 days of OSS which can lead to a referral to the alternative program. • Also, use of cell phones during school hours is prohibited and your phone can be confiscated. • Refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

11. Internet Safety: Laws • In North Carolina, GS 14-190.1 makes it illegal to intentionally disseminate obscenity, which is defined as any material depicting sexual conduct in a patently offensive way. In some circumstances, sexting could also constitute first degree sexual exploitation of a minor under GS 14-190.16. This is a Class D felony, punishable by up to 12 years in prison.  • Under the state's Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program, anyone convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor is obligated to register as a sex offender. Depending on the nature of the crime, someone found guilty of a sexting-related crime could be required to maintain this registration for ten years -- or for the rest of his or her life. Job opportunities, college applications, career choices -- all could be endangered by one irresponsible, teenage act.  Press Release- NC

12. What Can You Do? • Don’t respond • Don’t retaliate • Save the evidence • Talk to a trusted adult, such as parents, teachers, counselors or administrators • Block the bully • Be civil • Don’t be a bully • Be a friend, not a bystander

13. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/ http://www.netsmartz.org/ http://www.staysafe.org/ Resources http://www.nsteens.org/

14. The End!!