CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes
place over digital devices like cell
phones, computers, and tablets.
Cyberbullying can occur through SMS,
Text, and apps, or online in social
media, forums, or gaming where
people can view, participate in, or
share content.

Cyberbullying includes sending,
posting, or sharing negative, harmful,
false, or mean content about someone
else. It can include sharing personal or
private information about someone
else causing embarrassment or
humiliation. Some cyberbullying
crosses the line into unlawful or
criminal behavior.

The most common places
where cyberbullying
occurs are:

Social Media, such as
Facebook, Instagram,
Snapchat, andTwitter

SMS (Short Message Service)
also known asText Message
sent through devices

Instant Message (via devices,
email provider services, apps,
and social media messaging
features)

Cyberbullying has
unique concerns in that
it can be:

Persistent
Digital devices offer an ability to
immediately and continuously
communicate 24 hours a day, so it can
be difficult for children experiencing
cyberbullying to find relief.

Permanent
Most information communicated
electronically is permanent and public, if
not reported and removed. A negative
online reputation, including for those who
bully, can impact college admissions,
employment, and other areas of life.

Hard to Notice
Because teachers and parents may
not overhear or see cyberbullying
taking place, it is harder to
recognize.

10 Forms of Cyberbullying

1. Exclusion
-is the deliberate act of
leaving you out.
-is the deliberate act of leaving
someone out.

2. Harassment
Harassment is a sustained, constant and
intentional form of bullying comprising
abusive or threatening messages sent to
your child or to a group.

3. Outing
Outing is a deliberate act to embarrass or
publicly humiliate your child or a group
through the online posting of sensitive,
private or embarrassing information
without their consent.

4. Cyberstalking
This form of cyberbullying can extend to
the cyberbully making real threats to your
child’s physical wellbeing and/or safety.

5. Fraping
Fraping is when somebody logs into your
social networking account and
impersonates your child by posting
inappropriate content in their name.

7. Dissing
Dissing is the act of sending or posting cruel
information about your child online, to
damage their reputation or friendships with
others.

6. Fake Profiles
Fake profiles can be created in order for a
person to hide their real identity with the
intention of cyberbullying your child.

8. Trickery
Trickery is the act of gaining your child’s trust
so that they reveal secrets or embarrassing
information that the cyberbully then shares
publicly online.

9. Trolling
Tolling is the deliberate act of provoking a
response through the use of insults or bad
language on online forums and social
networking sites.

10. Catfishing
Catfishing is when another person steals your
child’s online identity, usually photos, and re-
creates social networking profiles
for deceptive purposes.

INTERNET
ADDICTION

defined as any online-related,
compulsive behavior which interferes
with normal living and causes severe
stress on family, friends, loved ones,
and one's work environment. Internet
addiction has been called Internet
dependency and Internet compulsivity.

Depression
Dishonesty
Feelings of guilt
Anxiety
Inability to Prioritize or Keep Schedules
Isolation
No Sense of Time
Defensiveness
Avoidance of Work
Agitation
Mood Swings
Fear
Loneliness
Boredom with Routine Tasks
Signs and symptoms of Internet
Addiction Disorder

What are the Treatment Options?
The first step in treatment is the
recognition that a problem exists. If
you do not believe you have a problem,
you are not likely to seek treatment.

One of the overarching problems with
the Internet is that there is often no
accountability and no limits. You are
hidden behind a screen – and some
things that you may say or do online
are things you would never do in
person.