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Cyberbullying in schools

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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Saara Sheya, my student number is 130029548 and I’m a Final year student at The International University of Management (IUM) and you can find my blog at fightcyberbullyinginschools.com.  Through this platform, I aim to raise awareness about the realities of cyberbullying in schools, share resources, and foster discussions that can lead to positive change. I believe that by educating ourselves and supporting one another, we can empower students to navigate the digital world with confidence and kindness. Thank you for joining me on this important journey What is Cyber bullying? 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 els...
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What schools can do to prevent Cyberbullying

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  What Schools Can Do There are steps that schools can take to address the issue of cyberbullying, and first and foremost is to promote a culture of mutual respect and a tolerance or appreciation for diversity. Schools can provide information to students about the legal ramifications of cyberbullying as well as make it a part of the school's policy and student code of conduct with regard to the use of technology and appropriate and respectful interactions that do not compromise the physical, emotional health of students, with specific consequences detailed. Educating children about the possible negative effects of posting personal information online and providing training about how to remove personal information that shouldn't be online can alleviate opportunities for cyberbullying attacks. It's important for both children and teens to understand exactly what cyberbullying is and how it can affect others.  While most kids are pretty clear on what typical bullying behavior m...
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Effects of Cyberbullying

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Effects of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying can also have adverse effects on those who witness it happening to someone else. They may feel scared, helpless, and sad. They may also have trouble sleeping and eating and may even develop anxiety and depression. Research shows many negative effects of cyberbullying, some of which can lead to severe mental health issues. Cyberbullied people are twice as likely to experience suicidal thoughts, actions, or behaviors and engage in self-harm as those who are not. Generally, cyberbullying effects can be classified under the following: Psychological effects  – low self-esteem, isolation and withdrawal, harmful habits Physical effects  – headaches, stomach aches, sleeping problems Mental effects  – anxiety, loss of concentration,  self-harm , suicidal thoughts Emotional effects  – depression, shame, guilt, embarrassment The difference between cyberbullying and bullying References https://youtu.be/dffc-Yhk3eE?si=NXnX8vF6oZ0ObggP
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The importance of having clear school policies and procedures in place to address cyberbullying

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  Set Policies & Rules School staff can help prevent Cyberbullying by establishing and enforcing school rules and policies that clearly describe how students are expected to treat each other. Consequences for violations of the rules should be clearly defined as well.  There are several types of policies and rules that work to prevent bullying. Each serves a different purpose. For example:  A school mission statement establishes the vision for the school. Everyone should know how they personally help the school achieve this shared goal. Sample Mission Statement [Name of School] is committed to each student’s success in learning within a caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. Our school works to ensure that all students have the opportunity and support to develop to their fullest potential and share a personal and meaningful bond with people in the school community. A code of conduct describes the positive behavi...
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Effective Action Against Cyberbullying

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  Effective Action Against Cyberbullying If cyberbullying continues, actions will have to be taken to get it to stop, such as: Talking to a school official : Talking to someone at school may be difficult, but once you do, you may be grateful that you have some support. Schools have policies to address cyberbullying. Confide in parents or trusted friends : Discuss your experience with your parents or others you trust. Having support on your side will make you feel less alone. Report it on social media : Social media sites have strict rules on the types of interactions and content sharing allowed. Report your aggressor to the site to get them banned and eliminate their ability to contact you. Block the bully : Phones, computers, and social media platforms contain options to block correspondence from others. Use these blocking tools to help free yourself from cyberbullying. Where to report cyberbullying The public is urged to speak out against cyberbullying and seek help from friends,...
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Cyberbullying warning signs

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