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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
ACLOSERLOOK
Objectives
What is Cyberbullying?
The electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (as a student) often done anonymously.
Examples of Cyberbullying:
Mean text messages or emails Rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, such as Facebook Embarrassing pictures, videos or websites Creating a fake profile for someone
Effects of Cyberbullying:
Negative physical health Depression Anxiety Feelings of loneliness Lose interest in fun activities Decreasing academic achievement
Resources
www.ncpc.org
www.cyberbullying.us
Information about avoiding cyberbullying Research, stories and tips on cyberbullying Rate your online behavior
www.stopcyberbullying.org www.wiredsafety.com
How to stop bullying
www.stopbullyingnow.com
References
Cyberbullying. (2012). In Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberbullying Cyberbullying: A public advertising campaign aimed at preventing cyberbullying. (2012). Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying/ Effects of bullying. (2012). Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/index.html Mkgren555 (2011, July 1). Emily Osment-New cyberbully_promo 2. Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaom0Y_Hw4g Prevent cyberbullying. (2012). Retrieved July 16, 2012, from http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention/index.html