Children’s Internet Safety 27 CYBERBULLYING What is cyberbullying? What forms can cyberbullying take? Cyberbullying can happen via text, email and on social networks and gaming platforms. It can consist of: • Threats and intimidation • Harassment and stalking • Defamation • Rejection and exclusion • Identify theft, hacking into social media accounts and impersonation • Publically posting or sending on personal information about another person • Manipulation How is cyberbullying different from face-to-face bullying? Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over the internet. This can be across social networks or through direct messages. What impact can cyberbullying have on young people? Cyberbullying can dramatically impact the mental health of young people.The effects can last a long time and affect a young person in many ways. Cyberbullying is on the rise 84% of 8-17s say they have been bullied on social media, through text message and on other online platforms, compared to 61% face-to-face. Cyberbullying is the repetitive and intentional hurting of a person or group of people that happens online. Learn more about the issue below. continued
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