Cyber Bullying & How to Safeguard Yourself

What is Cyber Bullying?

• Cyber bullying is the use of the Internet and other related technologies to harm other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.

What is Cyber Bullying?

• Direct attacks

– when bullies send messages directly to the victim

• Cyber bullying by proxy

– when the bully used others to help bully the victim whether or not the other person knows it

Who Does it Affect?

• Cyber bullying affects everyone but the main area of victims are young children and teens.– 32% of online teens have been targets of annoying or

menacing online activities– 38% of online girls report being cyber bullied, compared to

26% of online boys– 39% of social network users have been cyber bullied– 88% of social media-using teens say they have seen

someone be mean or cruel to others online– Teens who spend more than 3 hours a day online are

110% more likely to be a victim

Who Does it Affect

• Class Survey– Do you have an email account or social networking

account?• 48- Yes 1- No 1- N/A

– Have you ever been cyber bullied?• 4- Yes 44- No 2- Not Sure

– If you didn’t report being cyber bullied, explain why?• No one to report to, to not cause problems, or didn’t

think it was a big deal– How often do you think cyber bullying happens?

• 37- All the time 8- Often 4- Sometimes 1- Rarely

Prevention

• If you are targeted by a cyber bully:

• STOP•BLOCK•TELL

Protect Yourself Online

• “Google” yourself– Example: “John Doe”

• Private social networking profiles• Safeguard personal information• Don’t post pictures that could later be used

against you• Use strong passwords for all of your accounts

– http://strongpasswordgenerator.com– http://howsecureismypassword.net

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Albuquerque, NM

Brittany Gonzales

Fight today @ Parkzoo. This girl going down.

Today: Brittany just checked into Albuquerque High School.ABOUT ME: My name is Brittany and I am 4’ 10”, have brown eyes and brown hair. I’m an outgoing person and play a lot of sports like soccer and basketball. I work at the mall so hit me up any time. I am in LOVE with my boyfriend Freddy Garcia but I HATE his ex girlfriend Gina. I also love to party and get crazy!! If you wanna talk just hit me up by my email, cell, or follow me on Twitter or Instagram @britiscool.

Gender: FemaleBirthday: March 31, 1996Birthplace: Waco, TXIn a relationship with Freddy GarciaSchool: Albuquerque High SchoolEmail: brittanyistoocool@gmail.comCell: 505-555-3476Address: 4576 Indian School Rd.

Yesterday: Jamy posted: PARTY TONIGHT in the Bosque!!!!

Yesterday: Brittany was tagged in David’s photo album.

Today: Jamy posted: You got so crazy last night! YOLO

Protect Your Cell

• Cell Hacking– http://www.

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• Lock your phone• Log out of apps• Disable location services• Review apps before downloading• No pet names!

Leadership Challenge

• Spread the Word• Show Them How• Lead the Pack

Sources

• http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

• http://www.covenanteyes.com/2012/01/17/bullying-statistics-fast-facts-about-cyberbullying/

• http://cyberbullying.us