A 2018 study found that children and young adults who are the victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to engage in self-harm or attempt suicide.
(Swansea University - Wales, United Kingdom- 2018)
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Words can hurt.
People can do hurtful things.
Images, videos, or personal information shared without consent or through coercion can be traumatizing.
Cyberbullying occurs online, it can occur 24/7 and go viral throughout a school, community or worldwide instantaneously.
Gossip, impersonation, exclusion, harassment, and trickery are among tactics cyberbullies use.
No child is immune from the effects of cyberbullying, which can include:
- Feelings of humiliation, isolation, embarrassment, anger, powerlessness
- Negative impact upon self-esteem
- Depression or anxiety
- Loss of interest or fear to attend school/other activities
- Sleep or eating disorders
- Self harm, suicidal behaviors, or taking one's own life.
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59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, and over 90% believe it's a major problem for people their age
(Pew Research Center, 2018)
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A 2018 Google survey reported that teachers now consider cyberbullying to be the #1 classroom safety problem.
So, what can a parent or caregiver do if they suspect cyberbullying is taking place?
- Stay calm. Keep open lines of communication with your children.
- Contact your child’s school if the bullying involves another student.
- Do not delete messages from cyberbullies to keep as evidence. If your child is in immediate danger or threatened with harm, crime or illegal behavior, contact your local police.
- Report child sex abuse material, obscenity, or a cybercrime to: Cybertipline.com or 1-800-THE-LOST
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 to help individuals in suicidal crisis with support. Call 800-273-8255 or chat by visiting: Suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Visit Cyberbullying101 to learn more safety tips, how to respond to social media attacks and access helpful resources.
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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 p*rnography, 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.
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