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Are you a victim of cyberbullying or know someone and need support RING LIFELINE 13 11 14

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In the clip of the movie ‘Cyberbully The Movie’ it shows a young girl being bullied online and at school. She goes online to say her goodbyes and then attempts to commit suicide. In the rest of the link posted suicide is mentioned a lot. Suicide is something that is overlooked by far. In the link for cyber bullying being the cause of suicide statistics there was one stat that truly stood out. “Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts.” This quote shows that suicide is quite overlooked when it comes to social media and bullying. A very known case the Amanda Todd case is where a young girl is bullied and commits suicide only for people to continue to bully her when she is dead. People do not care as long as they are online and hiding behind a computer. Consequences such as online identity is important when it comes to students being on social media, bullying seems fine until you apply for a job and they check your social media and find out you bullied someone online and harassed them. Online identity is important for social media, especially with future careers. Social media is a great way to stay connected with others and post things online, but it can also be dangerous when it comes to cyber bullying. It is always important to keep your online profiles private and to stand up for those in need because you never know what they are going through and you would not want to regret not being there for someone.

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Cyber bullying is a form of harassment and bullying. Cyber bullying happens on cellular devices, laptops, tablets and any kind of device; this can occur through texting, social media, forums any other form of online outlets. Cyber bullying is when a bully posts private info, inappropriate pictures, or anything negative, harmful, or false about someone else. Sometimes this crosses the line and can involve the law. Cyber bullying is most common with teens on social media platforms such as facebook, instagram, snapchat, twitter and any other form of social media. In the first video posted, the video mentioned that cyber bullying is a virus. It is something that can end up starting with one person but then the entire school can and may end up seeing it. It shows how one thing posted on social media can spread throughout school and how it happens. Cyber bullying is not discussed enough within families in the other link it showed stats which states that “95 per cent of teens that witnessed bullying on social media report that others, like them, have ignored the behaviour.” This is a huge problem with social media as people only pay attention to what they believe is important to them. They will witness it happening but do nothing about it, not realizing that things such as suicide could have been prevented if they were to stand up. Social media has easy access for people to go online and post whatever they please, considering it is usually private whether they create a fake page or go by anonymous.

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Laws Related to Cyber Bullying (from link)

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Laws Related to Cyber Bullying (from link)

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Criminal harassment

Uttering threats;

Intimidation;

Mischief in relation to data;

Unauthorized use of computer;

Identity fraud;

Extortion;

False messages, indecent or harassing telephone calls;

Counselling suicide;

Incitement of hatred

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This article discusses the consequences of cyber bullying. It is all fun and games until the police or principal gets involved. Some of the consequences listed would be; up to 5 years in prison, device being used will be seized, may reimburse victim. This is also important for when these bullies apply for jobs in the future, jobs will do a background check including ones social media accounts. Once you post you cannot delete.

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Cyberbullying legislation

It is an offence under Canada's Criminal Code to share intimate images of a person without the consent of the person in the image. This offence came into force on March 10, 2015. This law applies to everyone, not just people under 18.The purpose of this offence is to protect the privacy a person has in his or her nudity or sexual activity.

With digital technology rapidly changing, there has been an increase of cyberbullying in the form of distributing intimate or sexual images without the consent of the person in the photo or video.

This type of behaviour can occur in a variety of situations. Often it appears to be a form of revenge: a person has willingly shared an intimate image of themselves with a boyfriend or girlfriend, and when the relationship ends, the partner may distribute those photos in what is sometimes called 'revenge porn'.

Whatever the motivation, the impact of this kind of cyberbullying can be devastating to a person's self-esteem, reputation and mental health. In some cases, these acts may have played a part in teens taking their own lives.

Judges now have the authority to order the removal of intimate images from the Internet if the images were posted without the consent of the person or persons in the image.

Anyone convicted of distributing an intimate image without consent could face serious legal consequences. For example:

They could be imprisoned for up to five years;

Their computer, cell phone or other device used to share the image could be seized; and

They could be ordered to reimburse the victim for costs incurred in removing the intimate image from the Internet or elsewhere.

An "intimate image" is defined as an image that depicts a person engaged in explicit sexual activity or that depicts a sexual organ, anal region or breast. Furthermore, the image would have to be one where there person depicted had a reasonable expectation of privacy at the time of the recording and had not relinquished his or her privacy interest at the time of the offence.

Other laws related to cyberbullying

Several other Criminal Code offences also deal with bullying, including cyberbullying.
Depending on the exact nature of the behaviour, the following current offences could be charged:

Criminal harassment

Uttering threats;

Intimidation;

Mischief in relation to data;

Unauthorized use of computer;

Identity fraud;

Extortion;

False messages, indecent or harassing telephone calls;

Counselling suicide;

Incitement of hatred; and,

Defamatory libel

Federal Government Resources (in alphabetical order):

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What are the potential legal consequences of cyberbullying?

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It is an offence under Canada's Criminal Code to share intimate images of a person without the consent of the person in the image. This offence came into force on March 10, 2015. This law applies to everyone, not just people under 18.The purpose of this offence is to protect the privacy a person has in his or her nudity or sexual activity.

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This link gives you depth on how to prevent cyber bullying. Some tips include; regularly searching yourself on google, keeping your social media private, protect password, and pausing before you post!

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These are some memes that were posted after her death. There is no compassion shown. Social media allows people to hide behind a computer and say whatever they please. This is what pushes teens to suicide and depression.

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In short the Amanda Todd case is about a young girl from British Columbia who was posted online without permission and she ended up getting bullied, harassed and even got beat up by some classmates. Amanda changed school many times but the photos of Amanda were viral on social media so there was no where to escape. She began to self harm and at first tried taking her life by drinking bleach which did not work. Months later she ended up taking her life. This did not stop the bullying as it only continued and people made a joke of her death. Cases like this is when parents and teachers even must step up to protect teens from what they do on social media. Teachers should not tolerate any form of bullying in the classroom and parents should monitor their children. This case is an example of what social media can do when it involves cyber bullying.

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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it.

Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University

A study in Britain found that at least half of suicides among young people are related to bullying

According to statistics reported by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying

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Statistics of suicide due to cyber bullying

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Statistics of suicide due to cyber bullying

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There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide.

In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in the US and across the globe have drawn attention to the connection between bullying and suicide. Though too many adults still see bullying as "just part of being a kid," it is a serious problem that leads to many negative effects for victims, including suicide. Many people may not realize that there is also a link between being a bully and committing suicide.
The statistics on bullying and suicide are alarming:

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it.

Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University

A study in Britain found that at least half of suicides among young people are related to bullying

10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk for suicide, according to the study above

According to statistics reported by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying

Bully-related suicide can be connected to any type of bullying, including physical bullying, emotional bullying, cyberbullying, and sexting, or circulating suggestive or nude photos or messages about a person.

Some schools or regions have more serious problems with bullying and suicide related to bullying. This may be due to an excessive problem with bullying at the school. It could also be related to the tendency of students who are exposed to suicide to consider suicide themselves.
Some of the warning signs of suicide can include:

Showing signs of depression, like ongoing sadness, withdrawal from others, losing interest in favorite activities, or trouble sleeping or eating

Talking about or showing an interest in death or dying

Engaging in dangerous or harmful activities, including reckless behavior, substance abuse, or self injury

Giving away favorite possessions and saying goodbye to people

Saying or expressing that they can't handle things anymore

Making comments that things would be better without them

If a person is displaying these symptoms, talk to them about your concerns and get them help right away, such as from a counselor, doctor, or at the emergency room.

In some cases, it may not be obvious that a teen is thinking about suicide, such as when the suicide seems to be triggered by a particularly bad episode of bullying. In several cases where bullying victims killed themselves, bullies had told the teen that he or she should kill him or herself or that the world would be better without them. Others who hear these types of statements should be quick to stop them and explain to the victim that the bully is wrong.
Other ways to help people who may be considering suicide include:

Take all talk or threats of suicide seriously. Don't tell the person they are wrong or that they have a lot to live for. Instead, get them immediate medical help.

Keep weapons and medications away from anyone who is at risk for suicide. Get these items out of the house or at least securely locked up.

Parents should encourage their teens to talk about bullying that takes place. It may be embarrassing for kids to admit they are the victims of bullying, and most kids don't want to admit they have been involved in bullying. Tell victims that it's not their fault that they are being bullied and show them love and support. Get them professional help if the bullying is serious.

It is a good idea for parents to insist on being included in their children's friends on social networking sites so they can see if someone has posted mean messages about them online. Text messages may be more difficult to know about, so parents should try to keep open communications with their children about bullying.

Parents who see a serious bullying problem should talk to school authorities about it, and perhaps arrange a meeting with the bully's parents. More states are implementing laws against bullying, and recent lawsuits against schools and criminal charges against bullies show that there are legal avenues to take to deal with bullies. If school authorities don't help with an ongoing bullying problem, local police or attorneys may be able to.

People who are thinking about suicide should talk to someone right away or go to an emergency room. They can also call a free suicide hotline, such as 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Friends and relatives of suicide victims also need to find someone to talk to as they grieve, especially if they are suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts themselves.

Sources:

WebMD, Depression Guide, "Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide" [online]
Nemours, KidsHealth, "Helping Kids Deal with Bullies" [online]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide Prevention, "Youth Suicide" [online]
Yale University, Office of Public Affairs, "Bullying-Suicide Link Explored in New Study by Researchers at Yale" [online]
Matt Dickinson, The Independent, "Research finds bullying link to child suicides" [online]
Michael Inbar, MSNBC Today, "Sexting bullying cited in teen's suicide" [online]
Susan Donaldson James, ABC News, Health, "Teen Commits Suicide Due to Bullying: Parents Sue School for Son's Death" [online]
Erik Eckholm and Katie Zezima, The New York Times, "6 Teenagers Are Charged After Classmate's Suicide" [online]

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Bullying and Suicide - Bullying Statistics

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There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide.

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This is a clip from the movie 'Cyberbully' this is an example of what teens go through on social media. Social media is a great idea but is very dangerous for teens who are on social media without supervision. It is easy to bully someone anonymously. People don't realize the effects that bullying brings or the consequences. Since things on social media get around fast others can see the nude, embarrassing photo, or rumours and continue the bullying physically at school. In this clip it shows the main character who is being cyber bullied and bullied at school and her attempt of suicide...

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Cyberbully suicide attempt scene Sia - breathe me

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According to these stats it goes to show that cyber bullying is not discussed enough. If teens do not go to their parents they cannot possibly deal with this bullying. Whether it's a bully from school or a stranger online it is hurtful and kids should be comfortable enough and feel welcomed to go to their parents. Teens keep their social media lives private as cyber bullying is mainly done on social media. Cyber bullying needs to have more awareness brought to this topic as teens suffer from depression and even go to the extreme; suicide because they feel that there is no way to get away from cyber bullying. If parents pay more attention to what teens do on social media some of these cases would not have happened.

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25 per cent of teenagers report that they have experienced repeated bullying by their cell phone, or on the Internet.

11 per cent of adolescents and teens report that embarrassing or damaging photographs have been taken of them without their knowledge or consent.

95 per cent of teens that witnessed bullying on social media report that others, like them, have ignored the behaviour.

More than half of young people surveyed say that they never confide in their parents when cyber bullying happens to them.

Victims of cyber bullying are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem and to consider suicide.

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From this article it has all the statistics of what happens to teens who go through cyber bullying. Cyber bullying does not only cause humiliation, but it causes mental health problems in teens, depression and suicidal thoughts being the most common. Below you will see some stats from the link posted.

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NoBullying - Bullying & CyberBullying Resources

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With wider access to computers and other devices that can go online, the potential for cyber bullying has grown. No longer are bullies confined to picking on others on the school playground. Today, many bullies are refraining from physical bullying, opting instead bullying by email, social media, instant messaging and other online modes of communication. Although cyber bullying doesn't have the same, obvious signs that physical bullying has, it can be just as damaging in the long term. Here, we are covering cyber bullying statistics, as well as some information that may be useful to you if your child, friend or colleague is a victim of cyber bullying.
What Is Cyber Bullying?

Cyber bullying is simply any form of bullying taking place online or by digital communication. This can include text messages, instant messengers, social media, email and other apps such as SnapChat.

Some forms of bullying are more unique to the online world, because it allows for different ways of interacting. These can include:

Flaming: This is an aggressive exchange between two or more people online.

Impersonation: Technology allows people to post or comment as others if they have gained access to another's account. This can be used to bully.

Cyber Stalking: Social media and messaging gives stalkers new opportunities to contact follow and harass their victims.

Outing: Direct access to large groups of people can make outing, sharing secrets and other personal information all the more hurtful.

Trolling: This involves trying to wind up others online with immature questions or mean comments.

Cyber bullying can be just as hurtful as bullying in real life, and can be more damaging to someone's reputation. Since it is less immediately obvious, it is even more critical to be informed about cyber bullying. Since the technology changes year-on-year we have gathered some information about the state of cyber bullying in 2014. Please read on to find out more.

Cyber Bullying Statistics

25 per cent of teenagers report that they have experienced repeated bullying by their cell phone, or on the Internet.

52 per cent of young people report being cyber bullied.

11 per cent of adolescents and teens report that embarrassing or damaging photographs have been taken of them without their knowledge or consent.

Of the young people who reported cyber bullying incidents against them, a third reported that their bullies used online threats.

10 per cent of all middle school and high school students have been on the receiving end of hate terms.

55 per cent of all teens that use social media have witnessed outright bullying online.

95 per cent of teens that witnessed bullying on social media report that others, like them, have ignored the behaviour.

More than half of young people surveyed say that they never confide in their parents when cyber bullying happens to them.

Only one out of every six parents of adolescents and teens are even aware of the scope and intensity of cyber bullying today.

More than 80 per cent of teens regularly use cell phones; a common medium for cyber bullying.

About half of young people have experienced some form of cyber bullying. Of them, almost 20 per cent experience cyber bullying regularly.

The most common types of cyber bullying tactics reported are mean, hurtful comments, as well as the spreading of rumours.

Cyber bullying affects all races.

Victims of cyber bullying are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem and to consider suicide.

Report From Counselling Service concerning Cyber Bullying Statistics

Childline, a free counselling service based in the United Kingdom, identified in their most recent annual report that cyber bullying concerns rose by a whopping 87 per cent in 2013 over the previous year. Depression and general unhappiness were cited as the main reasons for contacting the charity. Young people contacted the charity more online, by email or one-on-one chat sessions, than by telephone.

Cyber Bullying Statistics: What Can Be Done To Prevent Cyber Bullying?

The sad part about cyber bullying is that the people who love these teens and adolescents - including their friends, parents and teachers - often don't know what to do to help. Providing support to bullying victims is always encouraged and appropriate. Below, you'll find other ways to hopefully help deal with these vicious attacks.

Cyber Bullying Statistics: What Can Be Done To Prevent Cyber Bullying?

The sad part about cyber bullying is that the people who love these teens and adolescents - including their friends, parents and teachers - often don't know what to do to help. Providing support to bullying victims is always encouraged and appropriate. Below, you'll find other ways to hopefully help deal with these vicious attacks.

Talk to teens about cyber bullying, explain that it is wrong and can have serious consequences. You may want to have some specific rules with your teens regarding cyber bullying, such as banning sending mean texts or inappropriate behaviour online.

Encourage teens to report incidents of cyber bullying to an adult, but be careful to reassure victims that they will not be punished.

Reassure the bullying victim that they are not at fault for attacks against them.

Encourage adolescents and teens to save cyber bullying messages as proof. This is especially important if the incidents are eventually reported to the police, parents or school officials.

Since much of the cyber bullying attacks happen via cell phones, victims should start by changing their cell phone numbers and email addresses. You can also contact your cell phone provider to block the bully.

Encourage young people not to send information or photos by text or instant messaging that they wouldn't want shared publicly.
Please help us spread the word on Cyber Bullying Statistics with your friends or by social media. The best approach we have to raising awareness and combating cyber bullying is by fact-based, informed and sympathetic action. If you have any questions or would like to make a comment please join the conversation below, we'd love to hear from you.

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Cyber Bullying Statistics - NoBullying - Bullying & CyberBullying Resources

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With wider access to computers and other devices that can go online, the potential for cyber bullying has grown. No longer are bullies confined to picking on others on the school playground. Today, many bullies are refraining from physical bullying, opting instead bullying by email, social media, instant messaging and other online modes of communication.

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This video relates to cyber bullying as a virus which is what it is. In the video majority of the bullying was done on Facebook, a social media app. Social media is a perfect way to connect and communicate with others, but when it is used to bully and harass others it does not make it a safe place to be online.

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As seen in the text cyber bullying is something that happens on social media such as twitter, Facebook, instagram etc. People usually bully others anonymously online but of course social media is not the only way to cyber bully but it happens most online. Other ways would be through text, instant messaging such as email, provider services and message apps such as kik. This happens either on cell phones, computers or tablets. Cyber bullying includes either posting, sending rumours, negative content whether it is false or not and harmful content against someone else. This includes sharing ones personal info to cause embarrassment and humiliation.

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Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:

Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok

Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices

Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet

Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit

Email

Online gaming communities

Special Concerns

With the prevalence of social media and digital forums, comments, photos, posts, and content shared by individuals can often be viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. The content an individual shares online - both their personal content as well as any negative, mean, or hurtful content - creates a kind of permanent public record of their views, activities, and behavior. This public record can be thought of as an online reputation, which may be accessible to schools, employers, colleges, clubs, and others who may be researching an individual now or in the future. Cyberbullying can harm the online reputations of everyone involved - not just the person being bullied, but those doing the bullying or participating in it. Cyberbullying has unique concerns in that it can be:

Persistent - Digital devices offer an ability to immediately and continuously communicate 24 hours a day, so it can be difficult for children experiencing cyberbullying to find relief.

Permanent - Most information communicated electronically is permanent and public, if not reported and removed. A negative online reputation, including for those who bully, can impact college admissions, employment, and other areas of life.

Hard to Notice - Because teachers and parents may not overhear or see cyberbullying taking place, it is harder to recognize.

Laws and Sanctions

All states have laws requiring schools to respond to bullying. As cyberbullying has become more prevalent with the use of technology, many states now include cyberbullying, or mention cyberbullying offenses, under these laws. Schools may take action either as required by law, or with local or school policies that allow them to discipline or take other action. Some states also have provisions to address bullying if it affects school performance. You can learn about the laws and policies in each state, including if they cover cyberbullying.

Frequency of Cyberbullying

There are two sources of federally collected data on youth bullying:

The 2017 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice) indicates that, among students ages 12-18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, 15% were bullied online or by text.

The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates that an estimated 15.7% of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to the survey.

See also " Frequency of Bullying."

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Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else.

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Below there is a link that explains in detail on what cyber bullying really is