Statistics

• Cyberbullying incidents tracked at 6 percent in 2000 are now estimated in range of 18% of 42% of students in grades 4 through 8.  21% to 49% of students  in grades 6 through 12 saying they have been bullied online.
• Less than 20 percent of the victims tell their parents that they have been cyber bullying victims out of fear of loosing Internet access. Most inform their friends ( 42%).
• More than half of the students that are cyberbullied also tend to show cyberbullying behavior. Teenagers tend to respond without thought of consequences.
  

 Who is affected?

• Students
• Parents
• Family members
• Schools
• Community

What are the consequences

• Anger
• School drop-out
• Isolation
• Insecurity
• Substance/Alcohol Abuse
• Depression
• Suicide

What are the signs of Cyberbullying?

• Loss of interest in using the computer.
• Fear of going to school or in public .
• Sadness, depression or anxiety after using the computer.
• Avoids discussions about their use on the computer.
• Withdrawal from their social life.