WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING???

Cyberbullying is as an aggressive, intentional act

distributed by an individual or group, using contact in
an electronic medium, continuously and relentlessly
against someone who cannot stand up for himself or
herself easily.
 Types of Cyber Bullying
Harassment
Impersonating someone - cat-fishing, fake profiles and fraping
Outing and dissing
Trolling
Subtweeting
Happy Slapping - Participating in video shaming
Creating websites, blogs and polls
Flaming
Cyber stalking
Exclusion
 Statistics
According to Cyber bullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation:
Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the
same number have engaged in cyber bullying.
More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberthreats online.
Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly
through their cell phones or the Internet.
Well over half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying
occurs.
The Hartford County Examiner reported similarly concerning cyber bullying statistics:
Only 1 in 10 teens tells a parent if they have been a cyber bully victim
Fewer than 1 in 5 cyber bullying incidents are reported to law enforcement
1 in 10 adolescents or teens have had embarrassing or damaging pictures
taken of themselves without their permission, often using cell phone
cameras
About 1 in 5 teens have posted or sent sexually suggestive or nude
pictures of themselves to other
 Statistics on Guam
According to Pacific Daily News (Oct. 4, 2018)
Girls are more likely than boys and middle schoolers are more
likely than high schoolers to be the subject of online
harassment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In
2017, 16.3% of female and 10% of male high school students in
Guam reported being electronically bullied (through texting,
Instagram, Facebook or other forms of social media). In 2016,
29.2% of female and 14.3% of male middle school students said
the same.
Over half (55.2%) of LGBTQ+ students have experienced it, and
61% of overweight teens have reported being bullied online.
 Demographics

Cyber Bullying is Most Likely to Occur between Middle School

and High School Years.
Around 12 to 17 years old
 Guam Laws on Cyber Bullying.
P.L. 31-09
"Cyberbullying" means the use of any electronic
communication device to harass, intimidate or bully.
The Guam Education Board has the authority to adopt
school policy that prohibits Cyber bullying.
Public schools are required to form "bullying" and
"cyberbullying" prevention task forces; implement
prevention, intervention, and remediation programs;
and explore other initiatives that involve the school
community, law enforcement, assistance
organizations, and community members. School
community is defined as parents or guardians, pupils,
teachers, staff, and administrators.

THAT IS THE LAW AND NOW YOU KNOW!!!

GDOE Policy on Cyber Bullying
 How Kids Can Protect Themselves

Think about what they post.

Think about who sees their posts.

Keep their passwords a secret.

Talk to an adult they trust about any messages they

get or things they see online that make them sad or
scared.
 What Kids Can Do Help Others

They can treat everyone with respect.

Don't share anything that could hurt or embarrass anyone.

Stand up for others.

Report the bullying if they see it.

 What Parents Can Do to Prevent Cyberbullying

Understand Technology.

Set Limits.

Talk to your children about online safety.

Know who your children are talking to

online.
 What Parents Can Do If Their Child is Being
Bullied?

Talk to your child if you suspect they are being bullied

Tell your child they are loved and you will protect them

Save and print out messages from the bully

Contact the child's school to see if bullying is

happening on campus
 What Teachers Can Do To Help

Inform students about cyberbullying

and the consequences.

Teach students how to be

digital citizens.

Inform parents of what is expected of

their children.
 Effects and Resources
CYBER BULLYING CAUSES:
Stress.
Depression.
Psychological Effects.
Isolation
May Lead to Suicide
 In Closing...
Bullying does not only take place physically, but it takes place on the
internet as well, which leads to Cyber Bullying.
Cyber Bullying affects most of the Middle School and High School
Students.
Cyber Bullying can have negative effects and must be taken seriously.
When you experience Cyber bullying or if you know someone
experiencing Cyber Bullying reach out and help.
 CLASS
INTERACTION

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 Sources:

https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-cyberbullying-460549
https://kids.kaspersky.com/10-forms-of-cyberbullying/
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html
http://www.guamlegislature.com/Public_Laws_31st/P.L.%2031-09%20Bill%20No.%2041-31.pdf
https://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/what-you-can-do/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-protecting-kids-from-cyberbullying.html