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 What is cyber bullying?

Cyber bullying is the term used when someone is bullied through interactive and digital technology such as the use of mobile phones or computers. Below is a list of the different methods of cyber bullying.

  • Text messaging bullying
    • Insulting or threatening texts
  • Picture/Video clip bullying
    • Embarrassing pictures/videos often of you being humiliated, threatened or assaulted (known as ‘happy slapping’)
  • Phone call bullying
    • Silent calls (when the caller persistently calls you but withholds their number and does not speak)
    • Abusive verbal messages
  • Email bullying
    • Abusive messaging
    • Inappropriate postings
  • Chat room bullying
    • Abusive messages
    • Inappropriate postings
  • Bullying through instant messaging
    • Abusive messaging
    • Inappropriate postings
  • Bullying through websites
    • Threats of violence (Threatening behaviour or harassment is a police matter)
    • Hate campaigns

The use of modern technology such as the Internet and mobiles can make you feel like you have no escape because it is not confined to just the classroom or workplace. This can make it difficult to deal with so remember to talk to someone you trust. If you get caught up in cyberbullying your school, the police and workplace will take this seriously.

Text messaging bullying 

  • Don’t reply to abusive messages.
  • Report obscene or abusive messages to your mobile network.
  • Keep the messages – store them in a folder on your phone or computer.

Picture/Video clip bullying

  • Be careful about all private pictures and videos that you send as they may be forwarded onto someone else or posted on the internet.
  • Don’t let others film or take photos of you, if this happens at school then tell your parents or a teacher.

Phone call bullying

  • If you get persistent abusive or nuisance calls then consider changing your mobile number through your network provider.
  • Report nuisance calls to your mobile network or the police.

Email bullying

  • If you receive abusive emails from someone that you know then the chances are they are looking for a reaction. If you ignore them, they will probably stop. Tell your parent, carer or teacher if they are persistent and keep a log of the content, date and time of all emails. It might help to print out copies of any abusive emails.
  • If you receive abusive emails from someone that you don’t know then you should not reply.
  • If you get persistent emails you can contact the service provider by putting abuse@ in-front of the host e.g. abuse@yahoo.com, abuse@hotmail.com, abuse@gmail.com
  • If you receive junk emails known as SPAM you should not reply. Do not click on links that state ‘click here to stop receiving these messages’ as this confirms your email address is real.    

 Chat room bullying

  • Never give out personal information about you or your family
  • Don’t reply to abusive postings
  • Know how to report/block a user. Most chat rooms have a moderator so read about this before you start chatting.

 Instant messenger bullying

  • Only chat to friends that you know and trust
  • Learn how to use the block or moderation facility
  • Don’t respond to abusive messages
  • Be careful about the content of pictures and videos you send as they may end up being posted on the internet
  • Never share your password – treat like your toothbrush!

Bullying through websites and blogs (online diaries)

  • If you discover a website which contains abusive comments, threats or inappropriate images of you then you should seek advice from your teacher, parent or carer.
  • Pages should be stored in your favourites and printed as evidence
  • Contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) responsible for hosting the website.   

Help Lines

  • Connexions Direct - 080 800 13 2 19, text 07766 4 13 2 19
  • ChildLine - 0800 1111
  • ACAS - 08457 474747 (For people who are being bullied at work)
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Childline
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Think U Know
Information on mobiles, social networking, blogs and other technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. Advice on what to do if you feel you are being cyberbullied.

Need 2 Know – beat bullying
If you are being bullied, or feel you are bullying others, this site can help you to find out how to sort out the situation you are in and where to go for help.

Mencap
Mencap’s ‘Don’t stick it, stop it!’ campaign offers information and support against the bullying of young people with a learning disability.

Anti-bullying Alliance
Brings together over 60 organisations who work to stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.

Connexions Direct
Quick access to information and advice for young people on a wide range of topics through the website and Connexions Direct advisers.

Young Essex Assembly (YEA)
The voice of all young people in Essex, with a Beat Bullying sub-group who are passionate about making Essex a safer place with less bullying.

Click Clever Click Safe
The UK council for child internet safety.

Your Comments

Posted - 05:53, 20 May 2009

u shouldn't be a bully because 1 day some 1 is gonna turn round nd pick on u


Posted - 08:06, 16 Jun 2009

its not fair that people bully otherpeople andi always get the blame for it and it is just not fair


Posted - 01:48, 12 Oct 2009

tell some one


Posted - 01:49, 12 Oct 2009

tell someone if u get bullyed


Posted - 01:49, 12 Oct 2009

tell some one


Posted - 09:49, 21 Oct 2009

tell someone


Posted - 04:06, 12 Nov 2009

always tell some one u trust


Posted - 10:05, 12 Nov 2009

don't be scared and have confidence on you'r self


Posted - 09:47, 18 Nov 2009

call the local auothirities


Posted - 11:43, 18 Jan 2010

make sure you love yourself and dont care about what they say


Posted - 11:47, 18 Jan 2010

always tell the bully how you feel


Posted - 11:08, 19 Jan 2010

LAUGH AT IT ! YOUR PART OF IT !


Posted - 03:59, 17 Mar 2010

call the authourities ive been through it, it hurts ur feelings so much


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