Cyberbullying

CyberBullying Video

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What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones or other electronic devices.

Characteristics of Cyberbullying1. Wilfull - the behaviour has to be deliberate, not

accidental2. Repeated - bullying reflects a pattern of behaviour, not

just one isolated incident3. Harm - the target must perceive that harm was

inflicted4. Uses Technology - Computers, cellphones etc.

Synonyms for Cyberbullying

electronic bullying e- bullying cyber harassment text bullyingSMS bullyingmobile bullyingdigital bullying internet bullyingonline social cruelty

How Cyberbullying Happens

1. Anonymity: bullies feel they can remain anonymous. This makes them feel a sense of strength or bravery.

2. Disinhibition: people feel they do not need to be responsible for their actions

3. Lack of Supervision: parents / teachers are often not able to "police" technology

4. Viral Nature: harmful or humiliating content can be sent to a large number of people in a short period of time

5. Limitless Victimization Risk: electronic devices allow individuals to contact others at all times and almost all places

Where Cyberbullying Takes Place

emailchat roomsvoting /rating websitesblogging sites, online gaminginstant messagingcell phones

Creating Safe Passwords1. Use passwords with at least seven characters

2. Use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and non alphabetic characters

3. Use first letters of an uncommon sentence, song, poem etc.

4. Use word fragments not found in the dictionary

5. Use short words separated by characters (ie. Candy$tore)

6. Use “transliteration” (ie. license plate lingo)

7. Use phrases from songs or movies

Reasons For Cyberbullying

To get revenge

They deserved

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For fun I hate them

Join the crowd

They picked on me

Vent anger

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What do I do if I witness cyberbullying

• Document what they see and when• Don't encourage the behaviour• Don't forward hurtful messages• Don't laugh at inappropriate jokes• Don't condone the act just to fit in• Don't silently allow it to continue• Stand up for the victim• Tell an adult you trust

What do I do if I am Cyberbullied

• ignore minor teasing or name calling• block messages from unknown people• don't respond to the bully• keep a log/journal of attacks• keep all evidence of bullying• talk to an adult you trust

Consolidation & Review

Read and discuss the scenarios you were given. Pick 3 to answer the questions. Be prepared to share your answer with the group.