Cyber bullying
involves the use of information and technology
such as e-mail, instant messaging, the
publishing of defamatory personal web sites,
and online personal polling web sites that are
used to support conscious, willful,
deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by
one or more people with the intent to harm
others•.
On-line harassment or threatening is Cyber
bullying and it is on the rise.
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The PowerPoint from the
Cyber-Survivor Keynote is now available in pdf
format. Other resources are also available on the
Cyber-Survivor Resources Page.
Research and references are located at the end of
the powerpoint. |
 *NEW*
Cyber-Bullying Handouts
Suggestions for Educators
Suggestions for Students
Suggestions for Parents
Suggestions for Schools
Poster
Safe School Week Poster
Cyber-Survivor
Powerpt from Conference |
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Cyber Bullying (Ad Council-You Tube)
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Sexting
Definition (You Tube Videos)
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Several
schools have had issues with Community
Bulletin Board Websites
and the repercussions of the libelous
comments spilling over into the instructional day.
The Office of the Attorney General has developed a
process to address one of the Internet Message
Boards...Topix.com that has been
successful at getting posts and forums removed
within 48 hours for no charge.
Click here to download a PDF document
detailing this process. |
Cyber-Bullying: What is it? (When one student targets another on-line)
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Mean, vulgar or threatening email
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Forwarding a private communication to others
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Humiliating text sent over a cell phone
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Web site mocking others
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Posting embarrassing photos or video
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Impersonating someone else to spread rumors
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Intentionally excluding someone from an online group
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Posting sensitive, private information about another person
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How can you prevent being cyber bullied?
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Don’t give out private information (Passwords,
PIN)
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Be careful about posting personal information
such as name, address and cell numbers
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Don’t share buddy lists
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Delete messages from people you don’t know
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Posting embarrassing photos or video
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When something doesn’t sound right, leave the
chat room
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Intentionally excluding someone from an online group
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Assume no digital communication is private
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How to prevent miscommunication or becoming a
cyber-bully
-Questions before you post or send
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Is this communication kind and respectful
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How would I feel if someone else sent this to me
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Does this violate any rules, pledges or laws
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How would I feel if my actions were printed in the newspaper
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Assume no digital communication is private
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Would it be “okay” in real life or "face to face"
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How will this reflect on me and my family
It is always
hurtful, sometimes unlawful and sometimes changes
lives forever... |
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Cyber
Bullying/Internet Safety Handouts
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Current
Cyberbullying Links
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Silencing
Cyberbullies
- NEA -
Cyberbullying
is the use of electronic technology to
deliberately harass or intimidate. Digital
sticks and stone can't break bones, but they
can hurt even more. Ideas for educators are
addressed at the end of the article. |
The U.S. National Crime
Prevention Council
... Emailing and chatting with
friends are children's most common
online activities, after studying
and playing games. But like many
other social situations, some kids
bully other kids online.
The National Crime Prevention
Council provides information and
resources to help curb the growing
problem of cyberbullying.
(downloadable resources include
brochures, podcasts, PSAs, etc.)
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In the news:
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Bully-proof your
kids -
Oct. 11, 2011 - Fox News -
Bullying can be physical, verbal, or
what is occurring more commonly,
cyberbullying. You want your children to
be comfortable talking to you, so
keeping open communication with your
kids. Start routinely talking about
bullying.
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Survey: Most kids careful about online
privacy – Oct. 10, 2011 - CBS News - Parents
rank cyber-bullying among their top
concerns and now, a new survey reveals
that more young people are taking steps
to protect their digital reputations and
prevent online harassment.
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Verizon |
Summer Vacations Mean Kids Have More
Time to Spend ...
Verizon Newscenter ...
In recognition of Internet Safety Month
in June, Verizon is working with
national experts to raise awareness
about important online safety issues.
During the month, Verizon's Parental
Controls Center will release series of
educational videos on cyberbullying to
highlight actionable advice for parents.
(The first video can be found
here.)
Verizon, along with Verizon Foundation
partner
Common Sense Media, will also run a
national public service advertising
campaign across its television, online
and wireless platforms to raise
awareness about the integral role
parents play in their children's digital
lives.
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Cyberbullying, 'sexting' major
problems for schoolkids ... – U.S. News -
Being bullied in cyberspace and "sexting"
are major problems for school-age
children and parents need to be aware of
this to protect them, says an expert.
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Online Safety Tips for Kids Heading Back
to School
– School
Library Journal - As kids head back
to school over the next few weeks,
librarians can offer parents some
helpful tips when it comes to online
safety. …a list of Internet
safety tips for ensuring that students'
online experiences remain a positive
one.
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