2. Cyber Bullying is the use of electronic communication
to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an
intimidating or threatening nature.
What is Cyberbullying?
3. The most common places cyberbullying occurs are:
Social Media, Text Messages, Instant Messages, and
Email
Where Does Cyberbullying Occur?
4. Digital devices offer the ability to communicate 24
hours a day so it is hard for children who are being
bullied to find relief.
Most information communicated electronically is
permanent and public.
It is hard to recognize cyberbullying in a classroom
because it is not immediately recognized.
Special Concerns
5. All states have criminal laws that apply to bullying,
but not all have special statutes that apply to
cyberbullying.
Laws and Sanctions
6. From 2014-2015, the National Center for Education
Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics indicate that
about 21 percent of students, ages 12-18, are
experiencing cyberbullying.
Frequency of Cyberbullying
7. Always be aware of what your kids are doing. The
more digital platforms a child is using, the greater the
risk for cyberbullying. Also have access to their social
media accounts.
Ways to Prevent Cyberbullying
8. Noticeable increases or decreases in their electronic
devices.
A child exhibits emotional responses to what is
happening on their device.
A child hides their device when others are around.
Social media accounts shut down or new ones
appear.
Warning Signs a Child is Being
Cyberbullied
9. If you think a child is being cyberbullied, speak to
them privately about it. And also speak to the
parents.
Increase your digital awareness.
Encourage your peers’ involvement in prevention
strategies.
Preventing and Addressing
Cyberbullying
