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Cyberbullying: Using Technology to Hurt and Harass

Learn about cyberbullying, a harmful act of using technology to target and harm individuals. Discover why bullies engage in such behavior, warning signs to look out for, its effects on victims, and what to do if you're being bullied. Also, learn about the legal and school consequences of cyberbullying.

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Cyberbullying: Using Technology to Hurt and Harass

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  1. Created by Mrs. Hogg from http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/bullies.html and http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/cyberbullying.html

  2. What is it? • Using technology to hurt, harass, threaten, embarrass, or target a person • Can happen anytime • Used among young people (usually) • Sometimes only once but usually it is repeated

  3. Why would they do that? • They have been bullied or treated badly by family or others • They have been hurt and want others to hurt like they do inside • They want to feel important • They want to feel in control or powerful • They want to impress others

  4. Are there warning signs? • Withdrawing from usual interactions with family, friends, and activities • Avoiding school and social events • Changes in grades, mood, behavior, sleep, or eating habits • Protective or secretive about using the internet, etc. • Not wanting to talk about people at school or be a “snitch”

  5. What are the effects? • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Long term pain • Anger that is difficult to calm or control • Feeling hopeless and not wanting to live

  6. What if I am being bullied? • Bullying is a reflection of the person who is bullying • It is NOT your fault and you are NOT alone • Tell a trusted adult about it & your concerns of telling • Do NOT respond to the bully because that fuels it • Keep any evidence such as messages and pictures • Block them from your phone and/or apps • With a trusted adult or peer, talk about how it affects you • Keep doing the things you enjoy

  7. What else should I know? • Legal consequences: Jail and/or fines (it can be a CRIME called cyberharassment or cyberstalking whether you are under 18 years old or over 18 years old) • School consequences: suspension, loss of privileges, kicked out of extracurricular activities

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