Cyber Bullying

• What is Cyber Bullying?"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.

• What is the difference between having fun and Cyber Bullying?Having fun is when no one feels threatened or hurt, when friends might bully friends out of fun and laughs.
Cyber bullying is when an individual feels threatened, and has been hurt.

• What are typical things that a person would do to Cyber Bully someone? Teasing and being made fun of, Spreading of rumours online, Sending unwanted messages, Defamation.

• What sort of person Cyber Bullies?A person who probably feels insecure about themselves, and thinks tormenting or emotionally hurting someone online might make them feel better.

• What should you do if you are the victim of Cyber Bullying?You should go to an adult straight away if you feel threatened. Under some circumstances you may call 000, as cyber bullying is considered illegal.

• How can Cyber Bullying affect you?It can lower your self-esteem and you may feel alone, sad, angry and scared. If you are being bullied it is not your fault and there is nothing wrong with you.

• How big of an issue is Cyber Bullying?It is a growing concern among teens. As technology improves, more ways to bully through communication becomes an easier task.

• What are your rights?You have the right to complain about the bully, your safety and welfare is a concern if threats have been made towards you. Don’t be afraid to seek advice.
If you are being bullied in your work environment, you have the right to make a formal (written) complaint that follows company policy. This could lead to couselling, mediation or eventually termination of employment of the bully.

• Any other information you think will be helpful…If you are being bullied you shouldn’t feel threatens by the person, you need to seek advice as soon as possible if things become serious and threats to your life has been made.