Home - Cyberbullying Research Center Cyberbully Help Delete Cyberbullying - Why Do People Cyberbully? Cyberbullying happens for many of the same reasons as any other type of bullying, but it may be even more appealing because it can be done anonymously. Stopbullying.gov describes two kinds of people who are likely to bully: those who are popular and those who are on the social fringes. Popular kids or teens may bully because: They see it as a way to stay popular.Hurting others makes them feel powerful. Kids or teens who are less socially successful may bully because: It helps them cope with their own low self-esteem.They think it will help them fit in with their peers.They have trouble empathizing with those they hurt. In general, bullies’ behavior usually stems from their own problems. Here are some additional reasons people may do their bullying online: Anonymity—Cyberbullying allows bullies to avoid facing their victims, so it requires less courage and provides the illusion that bullies won’t get caught.
Cyberbullying Young people are using the Internet more than ever and most have Internet access from home. For many children, the Internet isn't simply a convenient way to research or a fun afterschool activity - it's a big part of their social life. Emailing and chatting with friends are children's most common online activities, after studying and playing games. Cyberbullying is similar to other types of bullying, except it takes place online and through text messages sent to cell phones. Information about Cyberbullying What is Cyberbullying? What Parents Can Do About CyberbullyingParents can help stop cyberbullying. Cyberbullying FAQ for TeensInformation and answers to frequently asked questions about cyberbullying Cyberbullying PSA ContestIn partnership with Sony Creative Software and the Ad Council, NCPC selected the winning PSAs that are designed to raise awareness about preventing cyberbullying. Training on Cyberbullying Products and Publications on Cyberbullying Programs on Cyberbullying Resources
Cyberbullying - what it is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies what is it? :: how it works :: why cyberbully? :: prevention :: take action :: what's the law? :: stop cyberbullying toolkit :: 2013 Summit Join us for the 2014 StopCyberBullying Youth Summit in New Brunswick on March 22nd, 2014 starting at 8:00am at NBCC Woodstock! Home of "Don't Stand By, Stand Up," StopCyberbullying was the first cyberbullying prevention program in North America. Click here to See Pictures and Videos from the 2013 International Stopcyberbullying Youth Summit Contributions from Montague Consolidated Students for the International Stop Cyberbullying Youth Summit in Charlottetown on November 9th, 2013.
Suicide of Ryan Halligan Ryan Patrick Halligan (December 18, 1989 – October 7, 2003) was an American student from Essex Junction, Vermont, who committed suicide at the age of 13 after being bullied from his classmates in real life and cyber-bullying online. According to the Associated Press, Halligan was repeatedly sent homophobic instant messages, and was "threatened, taunted and insulted incessantly".[1] His father, John P. Halligan, a former IBM engineer, subsequently lobbied for laws to be passed in Vermont to improve how schools address bullying and suicide prevention. Biography[edit] Early life[edit] Halligan was born on December 18, 1989[3] in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of John P. and Kelly Halligan. He was described by his father as a "gentle, very sensitive soul," who experienced some developmental delays affecting speech and physical coordination in his early school years. Bullying[edit] In December 2002, Ryan told his father that the bullying had started again. Suicide and aftermath[edit]