Bullying can take various forms, both offline and online. Cyberbullying involves the use of technology to harass or intimidate others through means like social media and cell phones. Common forms of cyberbullying include sending hostile or humiliating messages, videos, or images intended to harm others. While both boys and girls engage in cyberbullying, girls are at least as likely to be victims and boys are more likely to feel threatened. Being the victim of cyberbullying can have tragic consequences like low self-esteem and even suicide. It is important for victims to save evidence of bullying and seek help from trusted adults. Bystanders can also help prevent bullying by supporting victims and showing bullies that their behavior is

1. You have no friends! Just kill yourself.

2. You suck! Everyone hates you!

3. Are you kidding me with that outfit today?

4. The world would be a better place without you.

5. Can you imagine how that feels....

7. Bullying Hits The Web Lorri Carroll @lcarroll94 January 2011

8. What is bullying?

10. physical (e.g., hitting, punching),

11. verbal (e.g., name-calling, teasing), or

12. psychological/relational (e.g., rumors, social exclusion);

13. a real or perceived imbalance of power between the bully and victim; and

17. Some Stats

20. http://www.youtube.com/watchvCBjiaytbt5Xwk

22. recording someone being harassed or bullied in a way that usually involves physical abuse, then posting the video online for public viewinghttp://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying

24. doctoring digital images so that the main subject is placed in a compromising or embarrassing situationhttp://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying

26. spreading gossip through e-mail, text messaging, or social networking siteshttp://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying

28. about half of young people have experienced some form of cyber bullying, and 10 to 20 percent experience it regularly

29. mean, hurtful comments and spreading rumors are the most common type of cyber bullyinghttp://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html

31. boys are more likely to be threatened by cyber bullies than girls

32. cyber bullying affects all races

33. cyber bullying victims are more likely to have low self esteem and to consider suicidehttp://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html

34. Cyber bullying in the News http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/photo-36722-cyberbullying-teens.html http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/girls-teen-suicide-calls-attention-cyberbullying/story?id=9685026 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13846910

35. Tragic Consequences http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFsfDLCkfQU http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/media/

37. Extreme cases would fall under criminal harassment or stalking laws or a target could pursue civil action for intentional infliction of emotional distress or defamation, to name a few.

38. Bullying (whatever the form) that occurs at school is no doubt already subject to an existing bullying policy.http://cyberbullying.us/blog/cyberbullying-laws-and-school-policy-a-blessing-or-curse.html

40. What do you do if you are a victim? 1) Don't reply. 2) You did not do anything to deserve this! 3) Save the evidence! Print out anything you can, with all URLs, date, time stamps, etc. Take screen shots if possible. Save text messages. 4) Ask for help. Tell an adult you trust. 5) If you are concerned about your safety, report it to the police. http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13846910

42. Any Questions?