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Stop cyber bullying in its tracks
By Abby Miles, senior

                Bullying has been an issue for a very long time now, but with the growing advancements of the world-wide web, a new form of bullying has taken place: cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person according to kidshealth.org. Children and teens are specifically affected by this type of bullying  and, in order to stop it, people have taken a stand against it by raising awareness. The mission of those against cyber bullying is to stop the bullying of others on the web, no matter what the severity. The following statistics prove the maliciousness of cyber bullying, according to i-safe.org and dosomething.org.  
  • 42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.
  • 35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once.
  • 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mail or other messages.
  • 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once.
  •  53% of kids admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once.
  • 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online.
  • Nearly 42% of kids have been bullied online and almost one in four have had it happen more than once.
  • Among this percentage, being ignored and disrespected were the most common forms of cyber bullying.
  •  Nine out of ten middle school students have had their feelings hurt online.
  •  About 75% have visited a Web site bashing another student.
  •  Four out of ten middle school students have had their password(s) stolen and changed by a bully who then locked them out of their own account or sent communications posing as them.
  • About 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mails.
  • The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber bullying are similar to real-life bullying outcomes, except for the reality that with cyber bullying there is often no escape. School ends at 3 p.m., while the Internet is available all the time.
  •  The primary cyber bullying location where victimizing occurs, at 56%, is in chat rooms.
  • Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying.
  •  About 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than four out of ten say it has happened more than once.
  •   Cyber bullying has increased in recent years. In a national survey of 10-17 year old, twice as many children indicated they had been victims and perpetrators.
Anyone who believes that he or she is a victim or recognizes someone as a victim of cyber bullying should confide in a parent, teacher, school counselor or any trusted adult so it can be handled amicably and as soon as possible.


Take these tips to prevent cyber bullying
By Natalie Paonessa, senior

Students can take action to prevent cyber bullying from spreading in their own school. Canon-Mac is attempting to stop cyber bullying in the school environment by raising awareness. In order to prevent the spread of cyber bullying, use these tips from hotchalk.com:  
  • Tell students to never pass along harmful or cruel messages or images.
  • Train students to delete suspicious email messages without opening them.
  • Ask students to step up to friends who are cyber bullying and tell them to stop.
  • Teach students how to use technology to block communication with cyber bullies.
  • Speak to students about the importance of telling a parent or adult about any cyber bullying they’re witness to.
  • At home, supervise your child’s time online. Putting the computer in a common area, such as the kitchen, is a good idea.
  • Addressing cyber bullying school-wide is key -- help institute a formal policy for dealing with any cyber bullying instances. Be sure students fully understand the consequences. For some guidelines on crafting a program, visit HotChalk.com and see Preventing Cyber bullying: A Conversation with Mike Donlin.
  • Create a community outreach program to educate those beyond the school walls to the dangers of cyber bullying. Have students work with the Chamber of Commerce or other civic group to create an awareness campaign.
  • Teach students the basics of smart and savvy Web behavior, such as never revealing passwords or real last names.
  • Pay attention. If you notice a student is withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to attend school or social events, investigate.  
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