Cyber Bullying

1. Cyber Bullying
Social and Ethical Issues in the Digital Era
By: Courtney Royal
CYBER BULLYING

2. Evolution of Cyber Bullying
What Cyber Bullying is
Legislation Around the
Harassment
Real Life Case Examples
What We Can Do!
References
Abstract
This is a presentation on cyber bullying and its
effects, along with the help of prevention and
education.
New Media has influenced cyber bullying to
become an increasing and dangerous problem.
Prevention and education are necessary in order
to effectively respond and address the issue. We
will learn how cyber bullying has come to be, main
characteristics of cyber bullying, and where
legislation stands. We will also interact and learn
about live cases of victims and we will become
informed on what we can do to raise awareness
and prevent!

3. 21rst Century
• Digital media and networked technologies are
part of our everyday life
• Our culture has become reliant on technology
for means of communication
• Participatory cultures have expanded
tremendously
• Spatial relation has been eliminated

4. What is Cyber Bullying?
• Cyber Bullying: torment, harassment, intimidation or
pressure that is applied to an individual that takes place
by using new media
• Text messages
• Emails
• Postings on social networking sites
• Occurs between minors
• When an adult becomes involved, the behavior is
then labeled as cyber harassment or cyber stalking
• Opportunity for continuous behavior

5. …What is Cyber Bullying?
• Mimicking typical bullying, cyber bullying can be
contact specifically between two individuals
described as direct attacks as well as attacks with
assistance through an accomplice referred to as
cyber bullying by proxy
• Internet provides explicit opportunity to bully. It tends
to equalize everyone.
“What makes cyber bullying so dangerous…is that anyone can practice it
without having to confront the victim. You don’t have to be strong or fast, simply
equipped with a cell phone or computer and a willingness to terrorize”
(Kowalski, Limber & Agatston, 2006)

6. Legislation
• Because of its infancy there are a lack of laws
• First Amendment Rights debate
• Schools lack the ability to regulate
• Handled by a case-by-case basis
• Urging laws to catch up on time

7. Cases
There have been many cases of cyber bullying over the
years that example what a huge issue it has become.
Even though disheartening, it is very important for society
to hear about these real life situations so that they
understand the severity. No child is safe from this.
Harassment leads to depression, loneliness, and
decreased self worth, all of which have great potential to
lead to suicide in which we refer to as “bullicide”
“20% of respondents reported seriously thinking about attempting suicide. All
forms of bullying were significantly associated with increases in suicidal ideation.
Cyber bullying victims were almost twice as likely to have attempted suicide
compared to youth who had not experienced cyber bullying”
(Hinduja & Patchin, 2010)

8. The Megan Meier Case
• 13 years old
• Myspace Account
• "Megan gets an e-mail, or a message from Josh on her
MySpace on Oct. 15, 2006, saying, 'I don't know if I want
to be friends with you any longer because I hear you're
not nice to your friends,’ Tina Meier said…. Tina Meier
discovered her daughter's body in a bedroom closet on
Oct. 16, 2006. Megan had hanged herself and died a
day later”(ABC News, 2007).
• http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/
(2015, April 25). Photo of Megan Meier [digital image]. Retrieved from
http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/megans-story.html

9. The Amanda Todd Case
• 15 years old
• Traditional bullying led to cyber bullying
• Fueled by Social Media
• “I'm struggling to stay in this world, because everything
just touches me so deeply. I'm not doing this for attention.
I'm doing this to be an inspiration and to show that I can
be strong. I did things to myself to make pain go away,
because I'd rather hurt myself then someone else. Haters
are haters but please don't hate, although im sure I'll get
them. I hope I can show you guys that everyone has a
story, and everyones future will be bright one day, you just
gotta pull through. I'm still here aren't I ?”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHXGNx-E7E
• http://amandatoddlegacy.org/
(2015, April 25). Photo of Amanda Todd [digital image]. Retrieved from
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Amanda_Todd_-_01.jpg
(2015, April 25). Photo of Amanda Todd YouTube Video [digital image]. Retrieved from
http://blog.funeralone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1.png

10. Take Action
• Raise Awareness
• Educate
• Eliminate the “Participation Gap”
• Collaboration between parents, schools, students, and law enforcement
• Know what to look for
There are several warning signs to look for. These can include:
• Noticing a child unexpectedly stop using the computer or other media
• Apparent anxiety when browsing participatory cultures
• The sudden occurrence of appearing uneasy about going to school and signs of
anger, depression
• Frustration when using new medias
Indication of a child being involved in cyber bullying acts include:
• Switching screens or programs when others walk by
• Using technologies late at night
• Avoiding conversations about their usage
• Using multiple accounts that are not their own
http://www.stopbullying.gov/

11. If you or anyone you know are having
thoughts of suicide remember that no
matter what problems you are dealing
with, the suicide prevention lifeline is here
to help you find a reason to keep living.
You are not alone.
Call 1-800-273-TALK you’ll be connected
to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis
center in your area, anytime 24/7.

12. #STOPBULLYING
(2015, April 25). Words Kill [digital image]. Retrieved from https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/60/7f/14/607f14229254ad36b268ba3bd27d4288.jpg

13. REFERENCES