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Cyberbullying Presentation by: Rosanna Barbieri and Erica Johnston • Cyberbullying involves the use of technology (such as, social networking websites, text messaging, instant messaging, cellphones, webcams, YouTube, chatrooms, and e-mail) to hurt or intimidate others, their reputation, or their relationships. • Research suggests that cyberbullying is the most significant danger young people face online.

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1. Cyberbullying Presentation by: Rosanna Barbieri and Erica Johnston Cyberbullying involves the use of technology (such as, social networking websites, text messaging, instant messaging, cellphones, webcams, YouTube, chatrooms, and e-mail) to hurt or intimidate others, their reputation, or their relationships. Research suggests that cyberbullying is the most significant danger young people face online. 2. What is a Cyber Citizen? Cyber civics is good citizenship in an online community. Using the same ethical behaviour online that one would use in real life is essential to becoming a good cyber citizen. https://texted.ca/app/en/chillnchat 3. Cyberbullying A Problem in Schools Although todays children and youth are native to the digital world, teachers and parents are digital immigrants, having to learn and adapt to this new online environment. Yet, neither is fully aware of the possible dangers associated with this world until the consequences of high risk online behaviour are revealed. As a result, education to develop safe online behaviour to prevent such risks is crucial. 4. Cyberbullying Statistics in Canada 90% of parents are familiar with cyberbullying; 73% are either very or somewhat concerned about it. 2 in 5 parents report their child has been involved in a cyberbullying incident; 1 in 4 educators have been cyber-harassment victims. 73% of educators are familiar with the issue and 76% believe cyberbullying is a very or somewhat serious problem at their school. Educators consider cyberbullying (76%) as big an issue as smoking (75%) and drugs (75%).The study adds that "the most commonly experienced form of cyberbullying is when someone takes a private email, IM, or text message and forwards it to someone else or posts the communication publicly 38% of girls online report being bullied, compared with 26% of online boys. Nearly 4 in 10 social network users (39%) have been cyberbullied, compared with 22% of online teens who do not use social networks (all from Pew, 2007). http://www.stopabully.ca/bullying-resources/bullying-statistics 5. The Boundaries Between Schools and the Public Sphere http://youtu.be/-5PZ_Bh-M6o 6. Cyberbullying Current Case Study RCMP recommends distribution of child pornography charges for 13-year-old By staff1 on February 19, 2014 FORT ST. JOHN- A 13-year-old male may face a charge of distributing child pornography after he allegedly posted a picture of a partially naked 13-year-old girl on Facebook, Fort St. John RCMP report. In a press release, the police state the female sent the suspect a photo of herself, which was then posted on the popular social media site. The two were reportedly acquaintances. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed with all youth, states Cpl. Jodi Shelkie with the Crime Prevention Unit, Young people take and then send intimate pictures of themselves without thinking of the consequences. First, the youth who is in the picture must face the consequence of knowing that many peoplefriends, family and strangers are viewing their body and the potential bullying that may result. Second, the person who posts the picture faces the consequence of arrest, criminal charges and dealing with the possibility of a criminal record. The male is facing his first court appearance in early March. The issue was brought to the RCMPs attention in December 2013. Since the suspect and victim are under 18, their identities will be with held. Kyla Corpuz [email protected] 7. Resources Connect(ED) on Reallifeonline.ca Netsmartz (includes answers to the question, How do I know if my child is sexting?) Kids Help Phone (toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual, and anonymous phone counselling to young people. 1-800-668-6868.) RCMP, Internet Safety Resources