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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying. THINK First. On September 7, 2012, Amanda Todd posted a 9-minute YouTube video entitled My Story: Struggling, bullying, suicide and self-harm. Here are teens responding to the video…. Video. How does this video make you feel?.

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Cyberbullying

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  1. Cyberbullying THINK First

  2. On September 7, 2012, Amanda Todd posted a 9-minute YouTube video entitled My Story: Struggling, bullying, suicide and self-harm

  3. Here are teens responding to the video… Video

  4. How does this video make you feel?

  5. Ask yourself, “If I knew her and saw her video, what could I have done?” One month after creating this video, Amanda committed suicide.

  6. What would you have done if you were Amanda?

  7. If you are the victim of cyberbullying, what can you do? • Do not keep this to yourself! You are NOT alone! Tell an adult you know and trust! It is very hard to solve such problems on your own. • Inform your Internet, Instant Messaging or mobile phone service provider. • Inform your local police. People aren't anonymous online, and with the right info saved, they can be traced by the Police and dealt with. • Don’t reply to messages from cyberbullies!!! Even though you may really want to, this is exactly what cyberbullies want. They want to know that they've got you worried and upset. They are trying to mess with your mind and control you, to put fear into you. Don't give them that pleasure. • Do not erase or delete messages from cyberbullies. You don't have to read it, but keep it, it is your evidence. The police and your ISP, and/or your telephone company can use these messages to help you.

  8. What could you have done if you saw her X-rated picture online or on Facebook?

  9. Being a bystander Hurtful Bystanders • Some bystanders . . . Instigate the bullying by prodding the bully to begin. • Other bystanders . . . Encouragethe bullying by laughing, cheering, or making comments that further stimulate the bully. • And other bystanders . . . Joinin the bullying once it has begun. • Most bystanders . . . passively acceptbullying by watching and doing nothing. Often without realizing it, these bystanders also contribute to the problem. Passive bystanders provide the audience a bully craves and the silent acceptance that allows bullies to continue their hurtful behavior. Helpful Bystanders Bystanders have the power to play a key role in preventing or stopping bullying. • Some bystanders . . . directly intervene,by discouraging the bully, defending the victim, or redirecting the situation away from bullying. • Other bystanders . . .  get help,by rallying support from peers to stand up against bullying or by reporting the bullying to adults.

  10. Examining the Effects on The Bystander Why don’t more bystanders intervene? • They think, “It’s none of my business.” • They fear getting hurt or becoming another victim. • They feel powerless to stop the bully.     • They don’t like the victim or believe the victim “deserves” it. • They don’t want to draw attention to themselves. • They fear retribution. • They think that telling adults won’t help or it may make things worse. • They don’t know what to do.

  11. Bystanders who don’t intervene often suffer negative consequences themselves They may experience: • Pressure to participate in the bullying • Anxiety about speaking to anyone about the bullying • Powerlessness to stop bullying • Vulnerability to becoming victimized • Fear of associating with the victim, the bully, or the bully’s pals • Guilt for not having defended the victim

  12. Be safe, be smart Don’t give out or share personal information numbers (PIN), etc. Personal information includes your name, the names of friends or family, your address, phone number, school name (or team name if you play sports). Personal info also includes pictures of yourself and your e-mail address. Never tell anyone your password except your parents or guardian. Don’t believe everything you read about others. Just because someone online tells you that they are 15 doesn't mean they are telling the truth. Also just because someone posts or texts you gossip, doesn’t mean it’s true. Use Netiquette Be polite to others online just as you would offline. If someone treats you rudely or meanly - do not respond. Online bullies are just like offline ones - they WANT you to answer (don't give them the satisfaction).   Don’t send a message to others when you are angry. Wait until you have had time to calm down and think. Do your best to make sure that your messages are calmly and factually written. You will usually regret sending a "Flame" (angry) to someone else. Once you've sent a message, it is VERY hard to undo the damage that such "flames" can do.

  13. References The Fine Brothers. "Teens React to Bullying (Amanda Todd)." YouTube. YouTube, 18 Nov. 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF6cmddWOgU Grenoble, Ryan. "Amanda Todd: Bullied Canadian Teen Commits Suicide After Prolonged Battle Online And In School." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 11 Oct. 2012. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/11/amanda-todd-suicide-bullying_n_1959909.html Wikipedia. "Suicide of Amanda Todd." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Mar. 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Amanda_Todd

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