Bullying

CYBERBullying

There is no legal definition of bullying.

However, its usually defined as behaviour that is:

repeated

intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally

often aimed at certain groups, eg because of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation
A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and
he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself
Verbal bullying including derogatory comments and bad names
2. Bullying through social exclusion or isolation
3. Physical bullying such as hitting, kicking, shoving, and spitting
4. Bullying through lies and false rumors
5. Having money or other things taken or damaged by students who bully
6. Being threatened or being forced to do things by students who bully
7. Racial bullying
8. Sexual bullying
9. Cyber bullying (via cell phone or Internet)
Why Students Bully
1.Students who bully have strong needs for power and (negative) dominance.
2. Students who bully find satisfaction in causing injury and suffering to other students.
3. Students who bully are often rewarded in some way for their behavior with material or psychological rewards.
Where and When Bullying Happens
Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in
places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youths neighborhood, or on the Internet.

Cyber bullying

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones,
computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Cyberbullying is often done by
children, who have increasingly early access to these technologies. The problem is compounded by the fact that a bully can hide behind an electronic
veil, disguising his or her true identity. This secrecy makes it difficult to trace the source and encourages bullies to behave more aggressively than they
might face-to-face.

Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the
behavior.

Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day
or night.

Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and
sometimes impossible to trace the source.
Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.
Kids who are cyberbullied are more likely to:

Use alcohol and drugs

Skip school
Experience in-person bullying
Be unwilling to attend school
Receive poor grades
Have lower self-esteem
Have more health problems