Cyberbullying

By:
Group 2
Reporters:
Cherry France Nacario
Micah Ella Vivero
Bullying
• Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged
children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The
behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious,
lasting problems.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
• Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is a form
of bullying or harassment using electronic means.
Cyberbullying and cyberharassment are also known as online
bullying.
• It is when someone, typically teens, bully or harass others on
the internet, particularly on social media sites.
• Harmful bullying behavior can include posting
rumors, threats, sexual remarks, a victims’ personal
information, or pejorative labels.
• Victims may experience lower self-esteem, increased suicidal
ideation, and a variety of negative emotional responses,
including being scared, frustrated, angry, and depressed.
What motivates cyberbullies?
• A lack of empathy
o Technology enables people to distance themselves from a situation
even while they are in it. Cyberbullies cannot see the pain they
cause and thus cannot imagine the turmoil they put their victims
through.
• Because they feel the victim deserves it
oWhen it comes to school children bullying others, it is often rooted
in perceptions of status. Insecurities are a major factor in bullying
and pupils often try to put their peers down to feel superior.
• Boredom becomes pain
oThere’s no denying that cyberbullies get a sort of kick out of
targeting others online. After a while, it can almost become an
addiction of sorts where they need a constant fix.
How to deal with Cyberbullying
• Never respond
- Do not reply to anything that has been said or retaliate by doing the same
thing back. Saying something nasty back or posting something humiliating in
revenge may make matters worse or even get you into trouble.
• Screenshot
- If you can, take a screenshot of anything that you think could be
cyberbullying and keep a record of it on your computer.
• Block and report
- Most online platforms have this function, make sure you block and report the
offending users to the appropriate social media platform.
• Talk about it.
- You may not feel it at the time, but cyberbullying affects you in many
different ways. You are not alone. Talking to somebody about bullying not only
helps you seek support but it documents evidence and will take a huge weight
from your shoulders.
• How serious is it?
- Assess how serious the cyberbullying is. If it is light name calling from somebody that you don’t
know, it may just be easier to just report and block that user.

• Report it.
- If you are experiencing cyberbullying from somebody you go to school or college with, report it to
a teacher. If somebody is threatening you, giving out your personal information or making you
fear for your safety, contact the Police or an adult as soon as you can.

• Be private.
- We recommend that you keep your social media privacy settings high and do not connect with
anybody who you do not know offline.

• Talk to them.
- It is essentially a face-to-face conversation between you and the person bullying you in a
controlled, equal environment.

• Sympathise.
- Always remember that happy and secure people do not bully others. People who bully are going
through a difficult time themselves and will often need a lot of help and support.
 Are you
being
Cyberbullied
• Are you on the receiving end of hurtful comments
online?
• Is someone persistently bothering you on social media?
• Have you ever been threatened by someone you know
online?
• Do people spread gossip or rumours about you on the
internet?
• Has a picture of you been shared without your consent?
• Have you been hacked or impersonated online?
• Are you being blackmailed online?
The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627)
• This law finds applicability in school-related bullying, student-student
bullying in particular, which covers those uttered in social media.
“Bullying”, as defined, refers to any severe or repeated use by one or
more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a
physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at
another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the
latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to
his property