How to prevent Bullying and CyberBullying
We want to thank Catherine of www.CatiCares.com for the following information about Cyper Bullying!
SHOCKING Statistics
The National Crime Prevention Council suggests that more than 1/2 of Teens are exposed to cyber bullying in one form or another! 1 in 5 Teens had it happen more than once, 58% have not told their parents. Girls are more likely than boys to be the target of cyber bullying!
SOLUTIONS for Teens
The best defense against cyber bullying isn’t electronic! It is relational, speak with a trusted adult. Don’t be afraid to ask for some advice. Don’t keep it to yourself, and ignoring bullying will only lead to its escalation. Keeps records to identify your bully. Take a break and unplug! Do not respond or enagage to the abuse!
Remember Cati C.A.R.E.S.!
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Cati’s Safety 7
The National Crime Prevention Council suggests that more than 1/2 of Teens are exposed to cyber bullying in one form or another! 1 in 5 Teens had it happen more than once, 58% have not told their parents. Girls are more likely than boys to be the target of cyber bullying!
SOLUTIONS for Teens
The best defense against cyber bullying isn’t electronic! It is relational, speak with a trusted adult. Don’t be afraid to ask for some advice. Don’t keep it to yourself, and ignoring bullying will only lead to its escalation. Keeps records to identify your bully. Take a break and unplug! Do not respond or enagage to the abuse!
Remember Cati C.A.R.E.S.!
Cyberspace
Activities
Require
Extra
Safety
Cati’s Safety 7
- 1. First, remember NEVER to give out personal information such as your full name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room, online social sites or to a stranger you met online.
- 2. NEVER write to someone who has made you feel uncomfortable or scared and don’t send any pictures or videos to strangers. STOP ALL CONTACT AND TELL A TRUSTED ADULT!
- 3. Tell your parents right away if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable or if someone continues to contact you when you have asked them to stop! Don’t allow yourself to get in a position where you can be “BULLIED” online.
- 4. Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Sometimes people pretend to be someone else, an adult may pretend to be a child and a child may pretend to be an adult.
- 5. NEVER AGREE TO MEET ANY ONE YOU HAVE MET ONLINE IN PERSON! When in doubt, ask a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher or a school counselor.
- 6. Nowhere to turn? ASK ME! I promise to give you some good advice! Print out these helpful tips and keep next to you computer to help remind you to be SAFE!
- 7. Take the pledge not to BULLY others and to help yourself and other Teens be educated about and protected from online predators and crime.
To help Cati and to take the pledge, CLICK HERE TO HELP PREVENT BULLYING.
