1. By: Sophia Dermouche & Maheen Khalid1
Cyber Bullying
By: Sophia Dermouche & Maheen Khalid

2. 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 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

3. How do people cyberbully each other3
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

4. What should you do if you are being cyberbullied4
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.

5. How can cyberbullies be caught5
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

6. Impacts of cyberbullying6
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

7. 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

8. Ways to prevent cyberbullying in your community8
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

9. How to be a good cybercitizen9
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

10. Cyberbullying and the law10
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

11. Consequences of cyberbullying11
Consequences of cyberbullying

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