Any form of bullying behavior, messages that are meant to intimidate, embarrass, harass or threaten, that are sent over any communication technology.
What are some examples of cyber-bullying?
Sharing embarrassing pictures &videos of someone online or via cell
Sharing 1-1 private and embarrassing conversations with others,
Posting mean comments about someone online
Creating websites dedicated to why you don't like someone
Stealing someone's password
Cyberstalking, using communication technology to stalk another person
Why do kids cyber-bully?
Some kids think it's cool to be cruel
To be popular or fit in
They are jealous of another person
To get a reaction
For revenge
They have been cyber-bullied
How is cyber-bullying different from traditional bullying?
When kids are being bullied in school they can leave the bullies behind them when they go home for the day. Online, bullies can reach their targets 24/7.
Information posted online can be read by millions of people
Information is passed along in an instant
The bully is separated from the target and does not see the target's reaction
Bullies are likely to say things that are more hurtful then they would say in person when they do not actually see the pain they are causing
Information posted online is permanent
How can cyber-bullying affect someone?
They may isolate themselves from friends and family
