FAQs

1. How are people Cyberbullied?

Answer;

• The Cyberbully usually pretends to be one of the victims friends or family so that they can play online tricks on the victim.
• The Cyberbully spreads rumours and lies about the victim.
• The Cyberbully tricks the victim into sharing personal information with the Cyberbully.
• The Cyberbully forwards or send rude or mean text messages or IM's, (Instant messages).
• The Cyberbully posts pictures of the victim on the internet without the victims conscent.



2. How can I prevent Cyberbullying?

Answer;

• Refuse to pass on Cyberbullying messages.
• Tell frinds to stop Cyberbullying.
• ​Block all communication with the Cyberbully.
• Report the Cyberbullying to a trusted adult or gaurdian.
• Speak with teachers as well as other students at your school to devolop rules for Cyberbullying.

3. What can I do to stay "Cyber-Safe"?

Answer;

• Never post or share any personal information oline (your personal informations includes; your full name, address, Telelphone number, your school's name, your parents name's, credit card numbers) or your friends personal information.
• Never share you internet passwords with anyone, apart from you parents.
• Never meet anyone face to face, that you only know online and have no idea who they are in "real life".
• Make sure that your parents know what you are doing when you are online or on the internet.

 

​4. What can a victim do if they are being cyberbullied?

Answer;

• As soon as cyberbullying occurs, Block the cyberbully straight away.
• If you start being Cyberbullied by someone, and a message pops up on your phone from then just delete it straight away before you even read it.
• Talk to your friends and most definately you parents about what is occuring in your life.
• There are also helplines out there that can really help with your bullying problem whether it is cyberbulling or bullying. If you would like to see these help lines and services that can help visit our homepage where we have many helplines listed.

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5. Who are Cyber-bullies?

Answer;

• Anyone can be a cyberbully, hiding behind technology to anonymously hurt someone else. It could be your next door neighbor or your teacher’s son. The fact is that over half of middle school students have either been a victim or a bully. It may be done for revenge purposes or some might think it's a harmless prank--it's not.