By: Sophia Dermouche & Maheen Khalid 1 Cyber Bullying By: Sophia Dermouche & Maheen Khalid

Bullying that takes place using electronic technology. 2 What is Cyber Bullying Bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Text messages and rumors sent by email or posted on social media sites. Embarrassing photos/videos, websites, or fake profiles post on a social media site. When someone threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or targeted by another child. DID YOU KNOW Nearly 43% of kids have been cyberbullied online. 1 in 4 kids had it happen more than once

How do people cyberbully each other 3 How do people cyberbully each other Pretend to be other people online to trick others. Post picture of victims without their permission. Send or forward mean text messages. Trick people into revealing personal information. Spread lies and rumors about victims. Do it for entertainment

What should you do if you are being cyberbullied 4 What should you do if you are being cyberbullied Block communication with cyberbully. Delete messaged without reading them. Talk to a friend about the bullying. Report the problem to an internet service provider. Talk to an adult about the bullying. You can report it to the police if it gets really bad.

How can cyberbullies be caught 5 How can cyberbullies be caught If you seek help, cyberbullying can be stopped. Tracking the cyberbullies Police investigation Make copies or everything with the date, time and any other information that you can find. If it is a life threatening message you need to contact the police right away Tell a trusted adult

Impacts of cyberbullying 6 Impacts of cyberbullying VICTIM Absences from school Low self esteem Health problems (major depression, headaches) Anxiety, isolation Self harm Odd behavior Thinking about or committing suicide BULLY No moral values or respect for anyone More likely to get in trouble with the law Low grades Drug abuse Getting involved in gangs Sexual harassment DID YOU KNOW 60% of boys who frequently bullied others in elementary school had criminal records by age 24 DID YOU KNOW Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide

Later on, the photos went public and everyone saw it 7 Amanda todd Amanda Todd’s story is an example of how big of an impact cyberbullying has on an individual She met a man online who told her to flash, he was very persistent so she gave in Later on, the photos went public and everyone saw it She was tormented, bullied and harassed online and at school She was bullied for months on end, and the man wouldn‘t leave her alone Amanda couldn‘t take it anymore and took her own life

Ways to prevent cyberbullying in your community 8 Ways to prevent cyberbullying in your community Educate people about cyberbullying Talk about and promote the positive uses of technology Be the change Talk with community leaders about cyberbullying workshops Educate people on reporting cyberbullying immediately DID YOU KNOW Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse

How to be a good cybercitizen 9 How to be a good cybercitizen Report cybercrime Understand the importance of online privacy Always think first before sending anything Do not put up anything that is personal or you think someone can benefit from Change your password once a month DID YOU KNOW It takes , on average 10 minutes for a person to figure out a 6 digit lowercase password

Cyberbullying and the law 10 Cyberbullying and the law Child pornography Harassment Threatening Identity fraud Extortion Intimidation If you are found guilty of any of these acts, you can go to jail

Consequences of cyberbullying 11 Consequences of cyberbullying http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/cbrbllng/prnts/lgl-cnsqncs-en.aspx

12 Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/cyberbullying.html http://teenadvice.about.com/od/schoolviolence/a/cyberbullying1.htm http://www.ikeepsafe.org/be-a-pro/relationships/cyberbullying-how- young-does-it-start/ http://www.kean.edu/~schandle/Students/LNerilo/what%20is%20cyb erbullying.htm

13 Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Retrieved May, 18, 2015, from http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/bull-inti/index-eng.htm  11 facts about Cyber Bullying. (n.d.). Retrieved May, 18, 2015 from https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying What are the potential legal consequences of cyberbullying? (n.d.).  Retrieved May 18, 2015, from http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/cbrbllng/prnts/lgl-cnsqncs-en.aspx 6 Great Facts About Cybercrime . (n.d.). Retrieved May, 19, 2015, from http://www.computerescape.com/blog-0/bid/241590/6-Great-Facts-About-Cybercrime