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Cyber-bullying Nightmare
Cyber-bullying Nightmare
Osdel Torres
City College
December 11, 2012
What is cyber-bullying? What are the effects on its victims? What actions are being taken? These are all questions that persuade me into writing this research paper.
Cyber Bullying
Sources That Bullies Use
Computers, Internet, social networking sites, chat rooms, forums
Cell phones and other electronic devices
Forms That Cyber-bullying Can Take
Humiliating text, photos, videos, emails
Threats, sexual remarks, offensive language, rumors, lies
Effects On Victims
Emotional Issues
Victims are embarrassed and develop low self-esteem
It becomes difficult for victims to get along with others
Physical Issues
Victims harm themselves to deal with emotional pain
Victims cant handle emotional pain and commit suicide
Taking Action
Ways To Prevent Cyber Bullying
Raising awareness and promoting understanding about cyber bullying
Education and discussions on responsible use of technology
Regulations And Laws
No laws or harsh consequences against cyber bullying
Cyber bullying can be consider a criminal offence under a range of different laws
What is cyber-bullying? What are the effects on its victims? What actions are being taken? These are all questions that persuade me into writing this research paper.
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BullyIt takes about two minutes to figure out who the bully in a classroom is, but what about when it is done anonymously online. Cyber bullying has become the new trend for kids to terrorize each other. According to a report by the National Crime Prevention Council (2007) forty-three percent of teens say they have been victims of cyber bullying within the past year.
New technology has come with new means for youth to bully each other. Bullying used to take place primarily on school, play yards and neighborhoods. Teens are now using cell phones, computers, and gaming systems to cyber-bully. Humiliating text, photos, videos, emails, threats,