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Social media and online connections make it easy for bullies to torment their targets anywhere and at any time.
Social media and online connections make it easy for bullies to torment their targets anywhere and at any time.
Cyberbullies are:
- Braver by the apparent anonymity afforded them in cyberspace
- Removed from the immediate reaction of the target
- Very often not held accountable for their actions
How to Respond
How to Respond
The situation is often made worse by responding to the cyberbully, whether that response is passive, aggressive, or assertive.
SCBT (Stop, Copy, Block, and Tell a Trusted Adult)
SCBT (Stop, Copy, Block, and Tell a Trusted Adult)
- Stop. Don’t respond.
- Copy. Make copies of all messages and pictures, and save cell phone text and voice messages.
- Block or filter communications through IM contact list or email.
- Tell a trusted adult.
Info from Barbara Coloroso - http://www.kidsareworthit.com/
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