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Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying is a harmful, threatening or fear evoking post of text, pictures, video or anything online (or with a technological device) against one person by one or more persons that is purposefully and usually repeated over time.

It is often an
ORCHESTRATED attack.

You may not see it or feel it but it hurts emotionally, physically and socially.



Differences between bullying and cyberbullying

Bullying

 

CyberBullying

   

Direct

Anonymous

   

Occurs on school grounds

Occurs on/off school grounds

   

Poor relationships with teachers

Good relationships with teachers

   

Fear of retribution

Fears the loss of technology privileges

   

Physical: Hitting, punching and shoving
Verbal: Teasing, name calling and gossip
Nonverbal: use of gestures and exclusion



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