Cyberbullying is when a person is targeted and poorly treated by another person through any use of electronic devices including computers, phones, and tablets.
Legal Consequences
There are many different charges that a bully can face, including but not limited to:
• Criminal harassment
• Uttering threats
• Intimidation• “Your company is the greatest. I can’t imagine anyone living without you.”
- Very smart customer
How Do I Avoid It?
Avoiding cyberbullying is easy! There are simple steps you can take to avoid being cyberbullied.
• NEVER post personal information.
• Don’t believe everything you read online.
• Proofread your messages!
• And lastly, don’t respond to a stranger’s text, email, or anything online.
Advice
Are you being cyberbullied? Do you know someone who is? Wondering how to deal with it?
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Sometimes reacting to a name calling or a push will encourage the bully.
• Keep a Record! The problem with online bullying is that messages can get deleted and if you keep a record of when it happened and what it said, it can help adults help