CYBERBULLING

1. What is Cyber Bullying?  Cyber Bullying is the act of using the Internet, cell phones, video games, or other technology gadgets to send, text, or post images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.

2. Risk Factors   -Concerned with popularity -Like to be in charge of others -Aggressive or easily frustrated -Family issues or lack of parental -involvement -Difficulty following rules -View violence positively -Have friends who also bully others

3. strategies to be safe   Know that it’s not your fault, Don’t respond or retaliate, Save the evidence, Tell the person to stop, etc.

4. physiological impacts in victims Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. These issues may persist into adulthood. Health complaints Decreased academic achievement—GPA and standardized test scores—and school participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.