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__**Definition of Cyber-Bullying:**__ //Cyber Bullying is the mistreatment and misuse of technological socialization to emotionally and psychologically effect another being in a negative manner.//


 * "Cyber Bullying Statistics - Bullying Statistics." //Bullying Statistics - Teen Violence, Anger, Bullying, Treatment Options//. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.//
 * //More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced [|cyberthreats] online.//
 * //Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet.//
 * //Well over half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs.//
 * //Around half of teens have been the victims of cyber bullying//
 * //Only 1 in 10 teens tells a parent if they have been a cyber bully victim//
 * //Fewer than 1 in 5 cyber bullying incidents are reported to law enforcement//
 * //1 in 10 adolescents or teens have had embarrassing or damaging pictures taken of themselves without their permission, often using cell phone cameras//
 * //About 1 in 5 teens have posted or sent sexually suggestive or nude pictures of themselves to others//
 * //Girls are somewhat more likely than boys to be involved in cyber bullying//


 * http://puresight.com/Cyberbullying/cyber-bullying-statistics.html**
 * //Approximately 20% of the students report experiencing cyberbullying in their lifetimes.//


 * "Jessi Slaughter Talks About Cyber Bullying on Good Morning America | Video - ABC News." //ABCNews.com: Daily News, Breaking News and Video Broadcasts - ABC News//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //-She said things such as making "brain slushies" by sticking a glock in the mouth of her "haters."//
 * //-Jessie was put into counseling and other facilities in fear that she may become suicidal after posting a video crying after all the online harassment.//
 * //-She started to receive death threats, terrible comments about herself and about her family.//


 * Hurt, ron. " Jessi Slaughter: A Cyberbullying Case None of Us are Taking Seriously | Rosalind Wiseman." //Rosalind Wiseman | creating cultures of dignity//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .**
 * -//In the case of Jessi Slaughter, an 11 year old girl was a frequent Youtube blogger.//
 * //-She started posting videos about boys, shopping, and other things little girls like.//
 * //-when she started getting negative feedback from fellow youtube members she began to post response videos.//
 * //-The response videos were vulgar, classless videos directed towards negative members.//
 * //-She then received even more negative feedback from fellow Youtube members.//


 * "Stand up to Cyberbullying | Common Sense Media."//Reviews and Ratings for Family Movies, TV Shows, Websites, Video Games, Books and Music//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //-Check their posts, inboxes, text messages etc//
 * //-Set strict consequences for cyberbullying//
 * //-Cruel/ sexual comments about teacher, peers, or family//
 * //-Tell your kids what to do if they are being harassed//
 * //-Get an adult//
 * //-Flag/ report/ block the user//
 * //-Be involved in your child's virtual life (friend them online)//
 * //-Set guidelines as to what is appropriate and inappropriate to post online//
 * //-Make sure your child does not post any personal information online (all info can be misused)//
 * //-Get account information to check on your child's online conversations//
 * //-Stress the importance of respect to others and themselves//
 * //-Warn them about the persona they choose to create//
 * //-Warn them to think before they post photos, videos, and messages (it can ruin their reputation)//
 * //-Remind them that they are never too old to ask for help/ advice//


 * "How to Handle Cyber Bullying | eHow.com." //eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | eHow.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //remind your child that they can always report harassment to you, the parent//
 * //Don't respond to the bully, have your child block the bully (they cannot convince the bully the error of their ways)//


 * braniac. "How to Avoid and Deal with Cyber Bullying | eHow.com." //eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | eHow.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //If any threats have been made, call the police to step in//


 * " How to handle cyberbullying - Tips and Advice for Parents and Families - The Kim Komando Radio Show." //The Kim Komando Show - Free Tips, Downloads, Reviews, Software and Advice for Your Digital Lifestyle//. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //Help mediate when your child goes to confront the bully//
 * //print the conversation out for proof//


 * "How to Handle Cyber Bullying - wikiHow." //wikiHow - The How-to Manual That You Can Edit//. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //have your child take a break from the computer to distance themselves from the drama//
 * //Never tell any stranger your account information//


 * "Cyberbullying ." //KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //Victim://
 * //Hinders self esteem and sense of security of victim//
 * //effects school performance and attendance of victim//
 * //Effects health by increasing stress//
 * //victim may run away from home//
 * //feeding into prejudice//
 * //causes victim suicide initiative//
 * //cause life long problems//
 * //greater depression, anxiety, suicide rates//


 * " What are the effects? | Cyberbullying | Student advice | Teachtoday ." //Teachtoday// . N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .**
 * //Bully://
 * //School suspension//
 * //Sport suspension//
 * //may be issued fines//
 * //community service//
 * //or even jail//


 * "Cyberbullying ." //KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .**


 * //emotional distress during/ after internet use//
 * //withdraw from friends and activities//
 * //avoiding school/ social gatherings//
 * //lower grades//
 * //acting out at home//
 * //mood, behavior, sleep, eating pattern changes//


 * "Is My Child Being Bullied? | District 300." //District 300 | 300 Cleveland Avenue, Carpentersville, IL. 60110 | (847) 426-1300//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .**


 * 1) //contact your local law enforcement agency//
 * 2) //take hard copies as proof of all the cyber-bullying (electronic evidence/ live data needed)//
 * 3) //let the law agency know that cyber-harassment professionals at wiredsafety.org will work with them for free (to help track the online bully)//
 * 4) //Keep all devices and data so the internet provider does not delete the information//
 * 5) //the authorities will then take care of all legal matters//


 * action, any, method, and device. " Cyberstalking, Cyberharassment and Cyberbullying Laws ." //NCSL Home// . N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. .**

//General CyberBullying rules indicate that it is unlawful to harass or stalk anyone online.//

//States with Cyber Bullying Rules://
 * //Alabama//
 * //Arizona//
 * //Arkansas//
 * //California//
 * //Colorado//
 * //Delaware//
 * //Florida//
 * //Georgia//
 * //Idaho//
 * //Ilinois//
 * //Iowa//
 * //kansas//
 * //Kentucky//
 * //Louisana//
 * //Maryland//
 * //Massachusetts//
 * //Minesota//
 * //Michigan//
 * //Mississippi//
 * //Misouri//
 * //Newbraska//
 * //Navada//
 * //New Hampshire//
 * //New Jesey//
 * //New York//
 * //North Carolina//
 * //Oregan//
 * //Oklahoma//
 * //Pennsylvania//
 * //Rhode Island//
 * //South Carolina//
 * //Utah//
 * //Virginia//
 * //Washington//
 * //Wyoming//

Cyber Bullying outside of school:

"Where does cyber bullying occur?." //Help Put An End to Cyber Bullying//. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Oct. 2011. .
 * Blogging
 * Myspace
 * Facebook
 * chat
 * Instant messaging
 * emails
 * message boards

Specific Policies/ rules to lessen cyber bullying