Combating Cyber Bullying through Mediation

Monday, October 19, 2009

ObjectivesWhat is Cyber Bullying?

Conflict resolution tools on combating cyber bullying through the use of mediation

What is Mediation?Examine how the mediation process works

through group activities.

Cyber BullyingCyber bullying" is when

a child, is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies.

How Cyber Bullying TranspiresCyber bullying transpires in two ways:

1. Direct attacks

2. By the use of a proxy • Cyber bullying by proxy often gets adults

involved in the harassment, it is much more dangerous.

Stop Cyber Bullying (n.d.) Cyber Bullying. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, www.stopcyberbullying.com

Cyber Bullying Alert (n.d.) Bullying Statistics That May Shock You. Retrieved October 1, 2009 http://www.cyberbullyalert.com/blog/2008/08/cyber-bullying-statistics-that-may-shock-you/

How Cyber Bullying Transpires(Direct attacks)

Instant Messaging/Text Messaging Stealing Passwords Websites &Blogs Sending Pictures through E-mail and Cell

PhonesImpersonation

How Cyber Bullying Transpires(Proxy)Cyber bullying by proxy is when a cyber

bully gets someone else to do their dirty work.

Most of the time they are unsuspecting accomplices and don't clearly understand that they are being used to assist in bullying.

Cyber Bullying Statistics40% of all teenagers with Internet access

have reported being bullied online during the past year.

10% of those kids who were bullied told their parents about the incident, and a mere 18% of the cases were reported to a local or national law enforcement agency.

National Crime Prevention Center, 2009

Cyber Bullying Statistics58% of 4th through 8th graders reported

having mean or cruel things said to them online.

53% said that they have said mean or hurtful things to others while online.

60% of children who were bullied never told their parents about the incident.

Cyber Bullying Alert (n.d.) Bullying Statistics That May Shock You. Retrieved October 1, 2009 http://www.cyberbullyalert.com/blog/2008/08/cyber-bullying-statistics-that-may-shock-you/

Cyber Bullying Statisticshttp://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=388252

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TKug

Combating Cyber Bullying1. Plan and Make Consequences Clear

2. Safeguard Honesty

3. Create a Bullying Policy

4. Inclusion and Discussion

5. Power of Students

Conflict ResolutionA range of processes

aimed at eliminating sources of conflict.

The term "conflict resolution" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution.

Conflict Resolution in Teacher Education (CRETE)The mission of the CRETE project is to

provide pre-service teachers and counselors, and school based teaching and counseling mentors with critical skills and knowledge of conflict education and classroom management necessary for cultivating constructive learning environments for children, enhancing student learning and bolstering teacher retention.

Conflict Resolution in Teacher Education (CRETE)http://www.creducation.org/cre/homebase/cont

ent_presentations/crete_overview_march_2008/

What is Mediation?VoluntaryCollaborative & ControlledConfidentialInformed ImpartialSelf-Responsible and Satisfying

Roberts, M. (2000). Why Mediation Works. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from,http://www.mediate.com/articles/roberts.cfm

Clark, M. (2008). Mediation. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, http://www.conflictmediation.net/aboutmediation.html

What is Mediation?MEDIATION ARBITRATION

In mediation, an unbiased third party (the mediator) assists the parties in this process by conducting private interviews and negotiations with each party to discuss settlement opportunities and facilitate an agreeable solution.

Disputes are brought before a neutral third party (the arbitrator) who, after carefully reviewing all of the relevant information, issues a final decision in favor of one of the parties.

Sharland, A. (2009). Let’s Be Clear, Mediation Is NOT Arbitration. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, http://www.mediate.com/articles/sharlandA10.cfm

What is Mediation?MEDIATION ARBITRATION

Mediation is a voluntary method of alternative dispute resolution that allows parties to craft their own solution to a dispute.

Arbitration offers parties a decisive legal outcome to their dispute without the expense and inconvenience of court proceedings and attorney fees.

Sharland, A. (2009). Let’s Be Clear, Mediation Is NOT Arbitration. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, http://www.mediate.com/articles/sharlandA10.cfm

Why Select Mediation?RecognitionEmpowermentSpeedEconomicalConfidentialityQuality of AssessmentReality Check Avoid Bad Outcomes

Huerta, L. (2004). Why Mediation? Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, http://www.mediate.com/articles/huertaL1.cfm

CommunicationTreat each other with respect That we do not interrupt one another That we have the right to pass That we do not volunteer others That we speak only for ourselves

CommunicationThat we speak but not too often or for too long That we challenge the behavior and not the

person That we respect confidentiality That it is ok to make mistakes

Sharland, A. (2009). Effective Interpersonal Communication. Retrieved October 1, 2009 from, http://www.mediate.com/articles/sharlandA9.cfm

The Iceberg of ConflictIssuesPersonalitiesEmotionsInterests, Needs and DesiresSelf-Perception and Self-EsteemHidden ExpectationsUnresolved Issues from the Past

The Mediation ProcessIntroductory Remarks Statement of the Problem by the Parties Information Gathering Problem Identification Bargaining and Generating Options / Reaching

an Agreement

Mediation at WorkSarah JessicaYou went to a party and saw

your friend Jessica’s boyfriend with Emily. You told Jessica and she did not believe you and since that day she has been leaving hateful messages on your cell phone and placing hurtful things about you on her website. You feel threatened by her and her friends and hate school because of this.

Sarah hit on your boyfriend at a party last month. You feel betrayed because you and Sarah use to be best friends. Emily (your new best friend) has shown you pictures on what happened at the party, so you know that it was Sarah hitting on Jeff and not Emily.