2. Definition Is when a child, preteen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed, or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen, or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones

3. What is Cyber Bullying? It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyber stalking

4. Facts about Cyber Bullying 58% said that someone has said mean or hurtful things to them on line 53% reported having said something mean or hurtful to another person online 58% said that they have not told their parents or another adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them on line

5. If you are being bullied… Tell an adult immediately! Email accounts should be changed Cell phone numbers can/should be changed – give new numbers only to trusted friends Use block feature on Facebook Instant messaging usually has a block feature

6. Let someone know! There are cyber bullying laws designed to protect you from being harassed

7. Discussion… Have you ever been the target of cyber bullying What do you think the effects of cyber bullying are on the victims Have you ever bullied anyone? If you were being bullied who would you tell?

8. Reno High School Will Help… If you are the target of any type of bullying and need more information contact: –A trusted teacher, your school counselor, administrator, or school police –Call Safe and Drug Free Schools (775)850- 8012 –Secret Witness (775)322-4900

9. CBS NEWS FIGHTING CYBER-BULLYING

10. Questions?