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 * //__Definition of Cyberbullying:__//**

When people (young or old) bully another person (young or old) through technology such as computers and cell phones. It doesn't stop easily and can be where ever the victim is, and invades safe places such as homes. It is basically cyber harassment for children and teens.


 * //__Ten statistics about Cyberbullying:__//**

//Cyber-Bullying Suicides - Cyber Bullycide Victims//. Web. 26 Sept. 2011. . (1 And 2)


 * 1) 33% of kids in modern society are cyberbullied
 * 2) Out of these 33% of kids who have been taken victim 41% of them haven't told any authoritative figure such as an teacher, parent, coach, or principal.

Chait, Jennifer. "Cyber Bullying Statistics | LoveToKnow." //Safety Tips | Avoiding Danger//. Love to Know Corp. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .


 * 1) 17% of people have emitted to cyberbullying another person
 * 2) Females feel more angry than males do about being cyberbullied
 * 3) Most offenders think that his strengthens the victim and that it's fun and educatonal
 * 4) More than half feel it is just as bad as real life bulling

"Cyber Bullying Statistics - Bullying Statistics." //Bullying Statistics - Teen Violence, Anger, Bullying, Treatment Options//. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .


 * 1) Only one in ten victims tell a parent about the incident
 * 2) One in ten kids have damaging pictures taken of them without their permission
 * 3) 1 in 5 have sent nude or sexually inferred pictures of themselves
 * 4) Females are more likely to be involved in cyberbulling than males

 Leishman, Joan. "CBC News Indepth: Bullying." //CBC.ca - Canadian News Sports Entertainment Kids Docs Radio TV//. Lani Selick, Alison Hancock, 12 Oct. 2002. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .
 * //__A real life example of Cyberbullying:__//**

David Knight had a website created about him that stated what people thought of him and his family and how they pretty much hated him. He said after he found he just couldn't log off. He said people don't think it's bad until they're the ones who's family and themselves are being made fun of. How that he should be able to check **His** email, cell phone, or computer without having to see these things about him. Things wrote on the website were extremely nasty about him, some said he was a pedophile and using the date rape drugs on little boys. In then end the website was taken down after several months of complaining and treating to go to court, but this, says David, shows even though they say don't post harmful things about people they don't monitor it and that shows kids they can pretty much do what ever they want. David was satisfied when the website was taken down and is following what he wants to do by learning to fly.

"Famous Cases of Cyberbullying | Suite101.com." //Toby Welch | Suite101.com//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

The page said welcome to the page that makes fun of David Knight. The people who went to the site were encouraged to post mean/hurtful things.

"Cyber Bullying." //Upload & Share PowerPoint Presentations and Documents//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

David lives in Burlington. It made him feel even more trapped that he couldn't get away from it. And didn't go down even after they contacted the police.


 * //__Ways for parents to prevent Cyberbullying:__//**

Fitzgerald, Pattie. "What Parents Can Do About Cyberbullying: 18 Tips to Stop Cyberbullying." //Parents - Pregnancy, Babies, Baby Names, Pregnancy Calendar, Ovulation, Birth & More.// Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .

//__Victim:__//

Ways parents can prevent cyberbullying is by keeping the computer in an open area and not in bedrooms along with learning how to use popular social sites. Also telling them they can trust them and how to tell them not to respond to it and keep things open when they come for help but don't take away the source. Let the school officials know what is going on so they can keep an eye on the child and the bully to make sure that nothing goes wrong. And if the forms start to get worse, such as threats and/or actual physical abuse seek law enforcements help. Keep the evidence of cyberbullying.

//__Bully:__//

If the child is participating telling them not to forward the messages or participate or start nasty things about others.

"What's the Parents' Role in This?" STOP Cyberbullying. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

If the problem grows really bad RUN to your local law enforcement and take the evidence. Spectorsoft collects all data necessary to report which can be helpful to have.

"Stop Cyber Bullying | 10 Ways Parents Can Help Stop Cyberbullyies." //Cyber Bullying Alert | CyberBullying Prevention Software | Internet Harassment//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

Bullies who use chat rooms are easily blocked from the computer. Tell the kid never to share passwords or information.

__//**Ways for parents to effectively address Cyberbullying:**//__

"Cyberbullying." //KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. .

__//Victim://__

To talk to the child about how they feel and to make sure they know it's not their fault. Talking to the child about calling the school and how they should handle it. Also help them to not use the tec. to much and to know what they use to watch the cyber activity, they have many problems with social life.

__//Bully://__

If the child is the bully tell them what they're doing is wrong and what the outcomes could be and how that tec. is a privilege not a right. And if it is mislead anger than seek therapeutic/medical help.

"Cyberbullying: Understanding and Addressing Online Cruelty." //ADL: Fighting Anti-Semitism, Bigotry and Extremism//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

Get in tune with tec. so it will be easier to follow the channels kids use, most adults do not know how to use it. 93% have computers and 73% of kids use cell phones so tec. is how kids express themselves which means logging off isn't easy.

"Eight Ways To Deal With Cyber Bullies - Cyber Bullying." //Norton - Antivirus Software, Spyware Protection and Personal Firewall by Symantec//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

1/2 of kids are bullied in cyberspace so a kid may not be telling the truth that they aren't being bullied online. Set up rules, and file a complaint to stop the problem head on. If the problem is getting bad for the child and there is no getting better contact an attorney.

__//**Negative affects of Bullying:**//__

"Bullying Affects Students, Parents & Schools ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ Prevent Bullying." //Olweus Bullying Prevention Program from Hazelden & Clemson University//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .

Bullying affects three types of people. The kids who are bullied are often depressed, have low self-esteem, have health problems, poor grades, and suicidal thoughts and can get taunted any time of the day now with cyberbullying. The observers are fearful, powerless to act, feel guilty, and are drawn to participate. Those who bully are anti-social break the rules, vandalize, shoplift, drink, and smoke at younger ages.

"Cyberbullying: Understanding and Addressing Online Cruelty." //ADL: Fighting Anti-Semitism, Bigotry and Extremism//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

The bullied kid often has trouble making friend. People from far and wide join in on the fun on another persons nightmare.

Cobb, Louise. "Dream Online: How Is Cyber Bullying Affecting Your Kids?" //Children's Hospital Boston//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. .

Not only is there suicide but depression, which is like feeling a slow death. People who get bullied in school and are real quiet have been bulling online.

__//**Ways Cyberbullying takes place out of school:**//__

"Cyber Bullying." //OvercomeBullying.org :: Workplace Bullying, School Bullying and Mobbing Resources :: Speak Out Now//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .

With modern times with new tec. advances there are new ways not only for bullies to "bully" but to get into the sanctuary of our very own homes. With more and more people using things such as MySpace and Facebook they can torment them by putting things on the victims computer and cell phone. On things such as myspace and Facebook, etc. not only can one person but numerous amounts of people can contribute, including someone they haven't even seen, met, or heard of. And now everyone can see the hurtful things that someone has said, blogged, or videotaped about the victim. Parents can help by monitoring and understanding how these things work for the kids.

"Net Bullies...preventing and Handling Cyberbullying and Harassment." //Home Page//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. <http://www.netbullies.com/pages/1/index.htm>.

On the net and takes place between kids even at 9. The reason parents don't figure out is because the kids don't tell them, they think they will over react.

"Preventing Cyberbullying in Schools and the Community - National Center." //National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention - National Center//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. <http://www.promoteprevent.org/publications/prevention-briefs/preventing-cyberbullying-schools-and-community>.

Physical, verbal, and indirect bullying in different kinds. Don't normally hear the first two but indirect or rumors are heard all the time by kids online and how they get bullied.

__//**Ways to identify Cyberbullying:**//__

"How to Recognize and Stop Cyberbullying: Parent's Guide to Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and Prevention | Suite101.com." //Jenny Evans | Suite101.com//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. <http://jenny-evans.suite101.com/how-to-recognize-and-stop-cyberbullying-a220288>.

They start to decline in school and say they hate it or don't want to go. They suddenly stop using cellphones or computers or seem nervous when they get a text or email. They withdraw and are anti-social and have unusual mood swings, and are suicidal. Trying to avoid what they are doing online also may happen.

"How to Identify and Prevent Cyberbullying. - StopSign Internet Security Blog." //StopSign Blogs about Antivirus Trends, Internet Security, Online Safety, and Tech Info.// Web. 05 Oct. 2011. <http://blog.stopsign.com/how-to-identify-and-prevent-cyberbullying/>.

The kid has trouble sleeping or has nightmares. Ask about revenge and death, along with suicide. Shut off the computer when others are near them.


 * __//Resources parents can use to help to deal with cyberbullying://__**

Hinduja, Sameer, and Justin W. Patchin. Cyberbullying Research Center - Cyber Bullying Examples, Cases, Laws, Articles, Stories, Presentations, Videos, Facts, Statistics. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php>.

This site //__http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php__// has resources for parents, and teens, to help in dealing with cyberbullying. Things such as cyberbullying fact sheets, contracts on internet and cellphone usage, and tips for responding and preventing cyberbullying plus much more.

"Stand up to Cyberbullying | Common Sense Media." //Reviews and Ratings for Family Movies, TV Shows, Websites, Video Games, Books and Music//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. <http://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying>.

Ask questions from other peoples experiences and what worked for them.

Parker-pope, Tara. "School Curriculum Falls Short on Bigger Lessons - NYTimes.com." //Health and Wellness - Well Blog - NYTimes.com//. Web. 05 Oct. 2011. <http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/school-curriculum-falls-short-on-bigger-lessons/>.

Things that kids worry more about is bullying and not the things that deal with education. So getting the focus point on something besides the pain can help.

__//**Having rules to help with the problem of cyberbullying:**//__

"Stop Cyber Bullying - Bullying Statistics." Bullying Statistics - Teen Violence, Anger, Bullying, Treatment Options. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/stop-cyber-bullying.html>.

When rules are put in and are enforced help the children/teens have better online behaviors, even when they are being bullied to still enforce the rules. If they are broken that they will be punished, this helps them to have better online behavior and awareness.

"4 S.A.F.E. Rules to Reduce Cyberbullying - Parenting on Shine." //Shine: Fashion and Beauty, Healthy Living, Parenting, Sex and Love, Career and Money, Food, and More - Shine on Yahoo!// Web. 03 Oct. 2011. <http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/4-s-a-f-e-rules-to-reduce-cyberbullying-2395166>.

Use the abbreviation S.A.F.E. from //__http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/4-s-a-f-e-rules-to-reduce-cyberbullying-2395166¨__.//

__//**Persons individual right with Cyberbullying:**//__

"Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment and Cyberbullying Laws." //NCSL Home//. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13495>.

Cyberbullying is like cyber harassment and cyber stalking when some one stalks/harasses a person online and the law has been rewritten to include cyberbullying in these laws.

"Cyberbullying." //KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. <http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/cyberbullying.html>.

So now when cyberbullying occurs they "bully" can now be sued for these things and if the cyber harassment/slaking laws are violated by cyberbullying they have just stepped on the law and broke the other persons individual rights.

__//**LEGAL ACTION:**//__

//__Lawyers:__//

//Stopcyberbullying.org//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/whats_the_law/take_legal_action.html>.

They type of lawyer needs to specialize in this type of case and could cost a pretty penny.

//__Lawsuit:__//

"Civil Defamation - Cyberbullying." //Home | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. <http://www.unc.edu/courses/2010spring/law/357c/001/Cyberbully/civil-defamation.html>.

__//Civil://__

For a civil lawsuit to be filed the cyberbully had to publish something false, the victim had to have the reputation dented, and the cyberbully had to be guilty of some level of fault. The amounts of fault are different for the type of person the victim is

"Cyberbullying Lawsuits | Askthejudge." //Ask the Judge - Juvenile Justice, Youth Rights and Juvenile Law Answers --//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. <http://www.askthejudge.info/can-your-parents-sue-if-youre-cyberbullied/8109/>.

Civil lawsuit if physical or mental harm has happened or the pursuit of happiness.

//__Criminal:__//

Can be constituted as a crime if the threat of a persons well being has been made and could be in danger if their natural born right of life.