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When someone uses technology to threaten, harass or embarrass another human being.

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Cyberbullying is a huge problem in the world today. Technology is on the rise and social media is becoming more popular everyday. People tend to feel more powerful behind a screen and because of this it is easy to use social media to address difficult situations.

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In 2016 34% of teens reported they were victims of cyberbullying.

20.1% reported they were affected by online rumors.

34% of students reported they have been bullied online at least once in their lifetime

Negative comments no matter how small can affect someone in a huge way. Be aware of what you say or post regarding other people.

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NC: Anti-bullying laws cover cyber bullying. Groups listed under this law is race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, socioeconomic status, academic status, gender identity, physical appearance, sexual orientation, and mental/physical/ developmental disability.

North Carolina has a specific cyberbullying law. Prohibited behavior: Fake user profile, posing as a minor, communicating with or posting images of a minor.

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https://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/experiencing-bullying/cyber-bullying/

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/cyberbullying
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying

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1. Why do people feel empowered behind a screen?

2. How has social media affected cyber bullying?

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Bullies perpective:
Harassing, threatening, or embarrassing someone

Victims perspective:
Being harassed or made to feel threatened in any way

- Tell your parents or adult.
- Save everything
- Report harassing content.

Bystander perspective:
Anyone seeing someone being harassed, threatened or embarrassed

- Don't just watch, report it.

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Think before you post

Never share important information: passwords, private photos, address, phone number.

Never share anything you wouldn't feel comfortable with your parents/teachers seeing.

Before commenting or posting something about someone else think of how you would feel if someone did that to you.

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Cyberbullying can be anonymous.

Spreads quickly online.

The information could be fake.

Many people feel there are no repercussion.