Protect Kids Online     Cyberbullying: The willful and repeated harm inflicted through the internet, interactive technologies or mobile phones.   October is National Bullying Prevention Month. But each and every day, we must be reminded it takes all of us to prevent bullying and cyberbullying which can have a significant impact on physical and mental health. Cyberbullying can take many forms, including: harassing, humiliating, or threatening texts or images embarrassment, exclusion or intimidation impersonating, catfishing (creating a fictional identity) or doxing (sharing another person's information without permission) cyberstalking a person’s online activity With 95% of children (ages 3-18 years) having internet access, anyone can be a victim. Teachers rated cyberbullying as the number one safety concern in their classrooms. (Google Survey, 2019). Nearly half (46%) of teens age 13-17 have been bullied or harassed online (Pew Research, 2022). Cyberbullying can lead to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem or even self harm or suicidal-related behaviors or thoughts. Extreme cases may lead victims to believe they have nowhere else to turn. Tragically, 17-year-old Jordan DeMay of Michigan took his own life last year after an online chat turned to demands that he pay money to keep intimate photos secret. He was one of thousands of American teenagers targeted in a sharp rise in online “sextortion” cases in recent years. No child is immune to online threats: Parents are the “first line of defense." The good news is that everyone can be educated and empowered to address and prevent cyberbullying. Enough Is Enough has helpful resources to get you get started. Download the "Cyberbullying 101 Quick Guide for Parents and Educators" This quick guide offers practical information on: Cyberbullying Tactics Cyberbullying Effects Conversation Starters with you Child Responding to cyberbullying Rules 'N Tools You can also visit Cyberbullying 101 for additional information and resources. Parents, be sure to monitor your child's online and text/messaging communications. Set parental controls and consider using monitoring tools which can help alert you to concerning communications, images or content. We are here to help! Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 to help individuals in suicidal crisis with support. Dial/text 9-8-8 or chat by visiting suicidepreventionlifeline.org DONATE HERE! FUND THE FIGHT Please remember to share this information with your family and friends using the social icons here! Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email We Can't Keep Children & Families Safe Online Without You! Enough.org InternetSafety101.org   Enough Is Enough® is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization who has led the fight to make the Internet safer for children and families since 1994. EIE's efforts are focused on combating Internet p*rnography, child sexual abuse material, sexual predation, sex trafficking and cyberbullying by incorporating a three-pronged prevention strategy with shared responsibilities between the public, Corporate America, and the legal community. STAY CONNECTED   Enough Is Enough | PO Box 1532, Great Falls, VA 22066 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]