Harassment on Social Media
Cyberbullying and Online Harassment By the Numbers Young adults across the nation are most at risk 65% have been the target of at least one element of harassment ● ● 87% have witnessed cyberbullying ● 7 in 10 felt that bullying negatively impacted their social lives ● 83% of victims felt that the bullying hurt their self esteem Almost 1 in 4 kids report they do not know what to do if they would be harassed online Sources: https://www.teensafe.com/blog/cyber-bullying-facts-and-statistics/ http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/10/22/online-harassment/
Preventative Measures for the Upcoming School Year ● Fostering discussions within homerooms ● Cell phone policy ● Additional training for students and staff at each building during the academic year ● Presentation on digital citizenship and the District’s complaint process to incoming 7th and 9th graders during orientation ● Provide all students with District complaint process and forms ● Provide information on resources for emotional support
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