CYBER BULLYING - University of Mississippi C A C/2012 - October 15-16/07... · " Cyberbaiting 5 Is...
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Transcript of CYBER BULLYING - University of Mississippi C A C/2012 - October 15-16/07... · " Cyberbaiting 5 Is...
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CYBER BULLYING �
What is Cyberbullying?
Ø Use of technology to threaten and harass
Ø Faceless & emotionless
Ø Stealing passwords, posting images, lies, hurtful messages, relational aggression
Ø Can be more hurtful and harmful than face to face bullying
Ø Creates a sense of permanence
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www.cyberbullying.us
Who is At-Risk?
Ø Students § “Different” kids
q Autistic – Handicapped q LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered,
Questioning) q Foreign – Racial - Religions
§ Anyone….
Ø School Staff § Cyberbaiting
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Is it Cyberbullying or Online Drama?
Ø Teens often refer to online issues as DRAMA
Ø Drama involves relational aggression
Ø Teens see bully victims as weak or other “stereotypical” individuals
Ø Consider calling it Digital Abuse
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Drama Inspired Abuse
Ø Attempting to meet social needs
Ø Includes Ostracism & Social Exclusion
Ø Being accepted is more satisfying than doing the right thing
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Digital Dating Abuse
Ø Spying § Passwords § Checking Texts
Ø Constant Messaging
Ø Pressure & Coercion
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Scars of Digital Abuse
Ø Emotional § Anxiety § Anger § Depression § Suicide
Ø Educational
Ø Physical
Ø Legal
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What About Cyberbulling Laws?
Ø Freedom of Speech Issues
Ø On – Off Campus Issues
Ø Definition Issues
Ø Reporting Issues
Ø Police Response Issues
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Courts Response to Issues on Campus
Ø Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
Ø Bethel School District #403 v. Fraser
Ø Davis v. Monroe County Board of Ed.
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Why is Digital Abuse So Hard To Stop?
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Youth
Adults
Why is Digital Abuse So Hard To Stop?
Ø We are addressing it WRONG § Expecting kids to change just because we tell them to be nice
§ Too much telling them “Don’t…” § “Oh, just ignore it” § “Kids are just being kids”
Ø We don’t know what to do
Ø We model poor behavior
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In=luence Toward Change of Culture
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Youth
Adults
Responding to Digital Abuse?
Ø Respond appropriately or not at all
Ø Don’t pass it on
Ø Don’t encourage others to do it
Ø Don’t gang up on others
Ø Stand together against it
Ø Report it
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Why Won’t Kids Tell?
Ø Tried and no one listened § Didn’t believe the complaint § Teacher saw the abuse, said/did nothing § Told to “just ignore” it
Ø Afraid to make it worse § Parents want to “fix” things § Offender gets in trouble, then retaliates § Reputation as a snitch
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Resources
www.commonsensemedia.org
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www.cyberbullying.us
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www.iKeepSafe.org
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www.NetSmartz.org
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www.stopbullying.gov
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www.whatdoyouchoose.org
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