www.cpanb-apcnb.ca Crime Prevention Association of NB Inc 29 ARE YOU A TARGET? Cyberbullying hurts. It can leave you feeling isolated, humiliated, confused, and scared. It can follow you into your home, making it feel like you can’t escape it. But don’t lose hope. There are things you can do that will make a difference, even if it takes some time for the situation to resolve completely. You have the strength to get through this. We can help. What’s different about cyberbullying? • It can be harder to avoid cyberbullying than other types of bullying because it occurs through technology. Cyberbullying can occur at any time and can spread quickly. • Cyberbullying has a much larger reach than face-to-face bullying. It uses technology, which extends beyond the school, playground and other contexts, and can follow the person into their home. • Photos and videos can be used in cyberbullying, which can be humiliating. • Some forms of cyberbullying involve impersonation, which can harm your reputation. • When the person doing the bullying is anonymous it can be much harder to put a stop to it. What can I do? Protect yourself on Facebook • It might be tempting to respond to the text, post, or email but it’s better not to. Take a breath and count to ten. • If it’s a text or email, don’t delete it. If it’s a post on Facebook or another social networking site, take a screen shot. Having a record can help you prove what happened. • Block the sender from your inbox. Move the message to your Junk folder. If you don’t know how to block a sender from your phone, contact the service provider (your cell phone company). • It’s important to tell someone you trust about what’s happening, especially if it continues. If you are being threatened, you should contact the police. Did You Know? 65% of Kids Help Phone users asked said they have been bullied online. 1 2 3 4
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