Cyber bullying is different to traditional classroom bullying in the sense that it can be done outside of the classroom at any time.

Cyber bullying has ramped up in the last decade s social media, online forums and other media services become more popular.

Cyber bullying is not just typing messages, infact, can be done through many different faccets such as voice chat, uploading images, videos and emails.

Forms of cyberbullying include

o   Calling names (e.g. slut)

o   Sharing of nsfw images or videos

o   Defamation

o   Humiliation

o   Spreading rumours about a person

People get away with cyber bullying as people think there is not anything that can done to report it.

If someone is being really mean online, first of all it’s a good idea to:

• tell a trusted adult

• change the settings

If you need cyberbullying material removed:

• report it

5/10 Blocked someone

4/10 Formally reported online.

2/10 Didnt report because they assumed it wouldnt change anything

Cyber bullying is when someone uses internet to be mean,

Occurs on -

Social media,

Games,

Apps,

Online platforms

Happens through

• Texts,

• Messages,

• Chats,

• Livestrems,

• Memes,

• Images,

• Videos,

• and emails.

Cyberbullying can be

• Threatening

• Harrassing

• Intimidating

• Humiliating

Project Rocket -

Anti-Bullying workshops in schools across aus.

cyber bullying can be:

Sending hurtful messages about them.

• Sharing embarrassing photos or videos of them.

• Spreading nasty online gossip about them.

• Leaving them out online. 

• Creating fake accounts in their name.

• Tricking them into believing you are someone else.

If someone is being really mean online, first of all it’s a good idea to:

• tell a trusted adult and ask them to help you – you could show them this page about cyberbullying

• change the settings on your device or online account so you don’t see so many messages, posts or comments from the person who was mean – find out how in The eSafety Guide

If you need cyberbullying material removed:

• report it to the social media site, gaming site or other app that was used to send, post or share the harmful content (this can be the fastest way to get it removed) – find reporting links for most sites, games and apps in The eSafety Guide

People often feel anonymous online which can lead to cyberbullying, some people are petitioning to ban anonymous messaging online so cause accountability to those who bully online.

·      Cyber-bullying consists of:

o   Calling names (e.g. slut)

o   Sharing of nsfw images or videos

o   Defamation

o   Humiliation

o   Spreading rumours about a person

·      Cyber-bullying doesn’t just have a mental affect but can also affect people physically too.

·      There isn’t enough help available for kids and people to reach out too.

·      Bullying happens world-wide not just to some schools or some people.

·      Cyber-bullying isn’t acknowledged enough and just gets “swept under the cover”. Leaving it unnoticed and a human life unappreciated.

·      Cyber-bullying changes lives forever and even so makes people unbearable to live.

Suffering -People can be suffering in silence and are not willing to open about about what they are going through

Problems with Cyberbullying

Psychological and Emotional Impact, Physical and mental Health, Social Isolation towards their peer and Academic Consequences

How to avoid it- Block the account or accounts that is it coming from, Report the account and if it gets bad then report it to the police

Cyber bullying is a form of Harrasment that occurs online through social

media or any form of communication online.

Cyber bullying is a constant torment through blackmail, name-calling

and spreading false information online.

From 2016-2017 esaftey commissioner received 305 complaints on serious cyber bullying

The affects of cyber bullying can be catastrophic and deadly, this can lead to mental health disorders

being developed, eating disorders and isolation.

Over 100,000 children ages 15-19 commit suicide every year due to constant harmful bullying online, leading

affects amongst their family, friends and community.

Most individuals who experience cyberbullying never speak or reach out for help, leaving families questioning

why. Suicidal thoughts from individuals often arent noticed as in the article the family said "she never told anyone

about the bullying" which implies that cyberbullying isn't educated enough for both kids and adults.