THE CYCLE OF CYBERBULLYING MDKNYQ70E&FEATURE=YOUTU.BE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY TEAM-ELLIS (ROLL, HUSBAND, JONES)

WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?  Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology/social media including , cell phones, instant messaging and other social sites.  This has gradually become more of a focus of concern because of reported incidents of suicide that have been linked to cases of cyberbullying (El-Ghobashy, 2010)

OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION  Prevalence of cyberbullying- 15% of college students admitted to being bullied, 22% reported being cyberbullied (Indiana State University)  Consequences of cyberbullying- a catalyst of impaired mental health, psychological distress, provokes fear and extreme cases can lead to suicide.

OVERVIEW CONTINUED Prevention of Cyberbullying  Creating a more inclusive campus culture  Instead of liking a post, report it  Ban anonymous apps such as yik yak  Peer mentors

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