Cyberbullying
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What is cyberbullying?
”Cyberbullying is willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other
electronic devices” (Hinduja & Patchin, 2014).
Initially, cyberbullying took place in chatrooms. But with social media increasing, we see it on different
social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat) and video sharing platforms (YouTube).
Cyberbullying is also taking place through phone calls and texting. We have also recently seen an increase
in cyberbullying on gaming devices.
Cyberbullying is also increasing due to it being ”embraced” as an online activity.
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How many?
About 37% of young people
between the ages of 12 to
17.(blue)
Reoccurrence
About 30% of those people who
have reported being cyberbullied
have been cyberbullied more
then once in their life. (blue)
Girls vs. boys
Girls are more likely to be
victims and perpetrators of
cyberbullying then boys.(blue)
Middle and high school
One in five middle and high
schoolers experience
cyberbullying (green)
Cyberbullying Statistics

LOW SELF-ESTEEM Depressed
Family problems
Academic
Difficulties
Thoughts of
suicide
Delinquent
behaviors
Signs of cyberbullying
Hinduja & Patchin, 2014

Signs your child may be
being cyberbullied…
● Unexpectedly stop using their device(s)
● Appear nervous or jumpy when using
device(s)
● Appear uneasy about being in school or
outside
● Becoming abnormally withdrawn
● Appears angry, depressed, or frustrated
after texting, chatting, using social
media or gaming devices (Hinduja &
Patchin, 2015)

Signs your child may be
being cyberbullying..
● Quickly switches screens or hides their
device
● Avoids discussion about what they are
doing online
● Seems to be using multiple online
accounts, or an account that is not their
own (Hinduja & Patchin, 2015)
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If your child is
being
cyberbullied
As a parent, you need to provide your child with
a safe and secure environment. Parents should
not be dismissive about their child’s feelings
and perspective (Hinduja & Patchin, 2014).
Parents can also address the issues with the
parents of the child who is cyberbullying, the
school counselor/administration or local law
enforcement.

If your child is
cyberbullying…
Communicate how that behavior inflicts harm
and causes pain in the real world and
cyberspace. Parents should ensure that their
child understands that his/her actions have
ramifications (Hinduja & Patchin, 2014).

5 WAYS TO HELP PREVENT CYBERBULLYING
Computers in
common
areas
Use social media
yourself
Talk with your child
regularly
Build trust
Don’t over/under
react

More prevention
tips
• Monitoring your child’s online use
• As you give your child more freedom in the
online world, it is important to keep a line of
communication open
• Reinforce positive morals and values

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
NOTICE
Signs and symptoms in
your child
REPORT
When necessary, discuss
the issues with local
authority, school
administration or
parents
SUPPORT
Ensure your child knows
you are there for them.
TALK
Talk with your child and
build a line of
communication

Resources for parents
• Cyberbullying Warning Signs: Red Flags that a child is involved in Cyberbullying by
Sameer Hindujua and Justin W. Patchin
• Cyberbullying: Identification, Prevention and Response by Sameer Hindajua and Justin
W. Patchin
• Website: stopbullying.gov
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RESOURCES
Editors, P. (2019, August 14). How to stop cyberbullying: 18 tips for parents and kids.
Parents. Retrieved April 1, 2023, from
https://www.parents.com/kids/problems/bullying/18-tips-to-stop-cyberbullying/
Hinduja, S., & Patchin, J. W. (2015). Cyberbullying Warning Signs . Cyberbullying Research
Center.
Hindjua, S., & Patchin, J. W. (2014). Cyberbullying: Identification, Prevention, & Response.
Cyberbullying Research Center, 2–9.
11 facts about cyberbullying. DoSomething.org. (n.d.). Retrieved April 1, 2023, from
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying

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