Building Empathy: Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Resources

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and includes Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31, 2019). These Cyberbullying resources are provided for use during school sponsored family events and for teacher use as they integrate digital citizenship into their curriculum.

What is Cyberbullying?

"Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior."
www.stopbullying.gov

Family Resources

CSM

K-12 Family Tips: Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying & Mean Online Behavior

National Crime Prevention Council: Cyberbullying Laws & Legislation

National PTA: Parents Can Prevent Cyberbullying

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: StopBullying.gov

2019-2020 Rights and Responsibility Handbook

"It is the responsibility of all parents, students and other adults in the school community to be aware of bullying incidents so that the school community and learning environments are safe."

Chapter 6: Bullying and Harassment
Page 55: Cyberbullying