Establishing boundaries where there appear to be none

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Statistics 42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once. 35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once.35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e- mail or other messages.21% of kids have received mean or threatening e- mail or other messages. 53% admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once.53% admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once. 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online.58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online. 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. 53% of kids admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once. 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online. Statistics from

DIFFERENCES BULLYING DIRECTDIRECT Occurs onOccurs on school property Poor relationshipsPoor relationships with teachers with teachers Fear retributionFear retribution Physical: Hitting, Punching & Shoving Verbal: Teasing, Name calling & Gossip Nonverbal: Use of gestures & Exclusion CYBERBULLYING ANONYMOUS Occurs off school property Good relationships with teachers Fear loss of technology privileges Further under the radar than bullying Emotional reactions cannot be determined

Prevent Cyberbullying Cyberbullying - the use of any form of information technology to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate someone. Can include such acts as making threats, sending provocative insults or racial or ethnic slurs, gay bashing, attempting to infect the victim's computer with a virus, and flooding an inbox with nonsense messages What to do –Don't reply to messages from cyberbullies. –Do not keep this to yourself! You are NOT alone and you did NOT do anything to deserve this! Tell an adult you know and trust! –Inform your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cell phone provider Inform your local police –Do not erase or delete messages from cyberbullies. You don't have to read it, but keep it, it is your evidence.

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Sexting

Instruct students to prevent sexting "Sexting" usually refers to teens sharing nude photos via cellphone, but it's happening on other devices and the Web too. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so - teens and adults - consider these tips! What to do –If a sexting photo arrives on your phone, first, do not send it to anyone else (that could be considered distribution of child pornography). –Talk to a parent or trusted adult. Tell them the full story so they know how to support you. Don't freak out if that adult decides to talk with the parents of others involved - that could be the best way to keep all of you from getting into serious trouble. –If the picture is from a friend or someone you know, then someone needs to talk to that friend so he or she knows sexting is against the law. You're actually doing the friend a big favor because of the serious trouble that can happen if the police get involved. –If the photos keep coming, you and a parent might have to speak with your friend's parents, school authorities or the police.

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