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Cyberbullying. What schools and parents are doing. Statistics. Research 14%-27% of students experience school bullying National sample of American youth aged 10-17, 30% reported feeling extremely upset and 24% frightened as a result of receiving harassing on-line messages.
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Cyberbullying What schools and parents are doing.
Statistics • Research • 14%-27% of students experience school bullying • National sample of American youth aged 10-17, 30% reported feeling extremely upset and 24% frightened as a result of receiving harassing on-line messages. • Parents and educators are less conversant with technology than children/students
7 different categories(Willard, 2004) • Flaming • Online harassment • Cyberstalking • Denigration (put-downs) • Masquerade • Outing • Exclusion
Implications • Physical reaction • Emotional and Psychological reaction - Relationships • Educational reaction (extra curricular) • Continued stress – appetite, sleep, anxiety, depression, PTSD, affects eyes, tone of voice, posture, and overall attitude.
Prevention • Monitor phone and computer usage everyday. • Teach your children the tools to deal with the aggressive behavior and/or disrespect. • Be a person that your child will turn to if it is happening to them. • Maintain an open and honest relationship with your children.
Prevention • Use/teach positive conflict resolution. • Be the parent, not the friend! • Inform the school if it is carries over to the classroom/trusted adult. • Proactive communication. • Be a part of the process in supporting youth in your community.
Intervention • Measure the severity of the situation, get the facts. (Who, what, where, when) • Develop a plan with your child, might include seeking help from school officials or police. • Talk with other parents. • Encourage healthy relationships by providing opportunities with friends.
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) • July 1, 2012 • Amends state education law • Employee designee • Reports to State • Code of conduct • Training for staff • Barriers to success?
What are the local schools doing? • Education in use of technology and rules/laws. • PBIS/SRO’s • Second Step • TRIBES • Restorative Practices • Olweus Bully Prevention Program • Character Education/Parent Training • Sources of Strength • Resources; Are they working? (parent involvement)
Resources • Beran,T. & Li, Q. (2007), The relationship between Cyberbullying and School Bullying, Vol. 1 (2), 15-33. • http://www.cyberbullying.us/Cyberbullying_Identification_Prevention_Response_Fact_Sheet.pdf • www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/ • www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/bullies.html • www.safeyouth.org/scripts/topics/bullying.asp • www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/ • http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/bullying