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__Cyber-bullying:__ Harassment and tormenting using technology such as cell phones and the internet.

"Cyberbullying | Cyber Bully | Internet Bullying | Cyber Bullies." //Stop Bullying | Stop Bullying Now | How to Stop Bullying | Dealing with Bulliies//. 2009. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. . "Cyber Bullying Statistics - Bullying Statistics." //Bullying Statistics - Teen Violence, Anger, Bullying, Treatment Options//. 2009. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. . __Cyber-bullying statistics:__
 * 1 in 4 kids have been bullied online more than once
 * Mean emails have been received by 21% of kids
 * 53% of kids said they have tormented others online
 * More than half of kids haven't told anyone about being cyber-bullied
 * Over 25% of kids have been bullied over text messaging
 * Less than 1 in 5 kids actually get reported of cyber-bullying to law enforcement
 * Girls are most likely to cyber-bully than boys
 * Spreading rumors is one of the most popular forms
 * Sending suggesting pictures and/or messages is cyber-bullying
 * Over 80% of kids have access to a cell phone and are members of social networking sites, making cyber-bullying easier

Kowalski, Limber, and Agatson Kowalski. "What Is Cyber Bullying?" //Cyberbully Help//. 2007. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. . __Adolescents cyber-bully one another in the following ways:__
 * Chat Rooms
 * Cell Phones
 * Email
 * Social Networking Sites
 * IM

"BBC NEWS | UK | England | Nottinghamshire | Cyber Bullies Target Girl." //BBC News - Home//. 24 May 2003. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. . __Real life example: Jodi Plumb__
 * Students made a website to insult her
 * Students called her fat and made a date for her to die on the site
 * Her mom discussed this with the school
 * The school didn't take enough action to stop the bullying
 * The website was deleted

"Cyberbullying." //Center for Young Women's Health//. The Comcast Foundation, 10 Mar. 2008. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. . __The different types of cyber-bullying are:__
 * Direct attacks- direct actions from the cyber-bully
 * Indirect attacks- when the cyber-bully has someone else bully the victim

"Cyberbullying." //Center for Young Women's Health//. The Comcast Foundation, 10 Mar. 2008. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. . __Ways to solve cyber-bullying conflict:__
 * Don't start the bullying
 * Block bullies on social networking sites, on buddy lists, and on IM.
 * Tell a parent
 * Don't reply to the bully's actions

Tippet, Neil, Fran Thompson, and Peter K. Smith. "Special Edition Cyberbullying." //Education.com | An Education & Child Development Site for Parents | Parenting & Educational Resource//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . __Long term effects victims suffer from cyber-bullying:__ __Short term effects:__
 * Social anxiety
 * Depression
 * High perfectionism
 * Substance abuse
 * Suicide
 * Low self esteem

"Net Bullies...preventing and Handling Cyberbullying and Harassment." //Home Page//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . __Actions students should take:__
 * Tell the school
 * Tell ISP
 * Tell an adult
 * Tell a police officer (depending on seriousness of bullying)

"Information about Cyber-bullying." //Anti-Bullying Network//. June 2006. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . __Problems with cyber-bullying:__
 * Kids can't escape it if it's through emails or text messages
 * It can happen anywhere
 * Mental effects
 * Bullying can be done anonymously

"Information about Cyber-bullying." //Anti-Bullying Network//. June 2006. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . __Popular form of bullying because:__
 * New forms of technology
 * Kids spend lots of time online
 * Most kids have access to a computer, phone, and email account

Hoffman, Jan. "How Should Schools Handle Cyberbullying? - NYTimes.com." //The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia//. 27 June 2010. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . __Schools:__
 * Not much power with cyber-bullying outside of school hours
 * Illegal actions when helping with cyber-bullying
 * Programs to help stop cyber-bullying

Sheridan, John W. "Characterisitics of a Bully & Cyber-Bully." //Ezine Articles//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __Characteristics of bullies:__
 * Impulsive
 * Defiant
 * Controlling
 * Boastful

Fraser-Thill, Rebecca. "Characteristics of The Typical Victim of Bullying - What The Victim of Bullying Usually Looks Like." //Parenting Tweens//. About.com. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __Characteristics of victims:__
 * Anxious
 * Insecure
 * Depressed
 * Physically weak

"Beatbullying - Online Resources." //Beatbullying - Shaping Attitudes, Changing Behaviours//. 2011. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __Resources for cyber-bullied students:__
 * CyberMentors, Anti-Bullying Network (www.antibullying.net)
 * Respect//me// (www.respectme.org.uk)
 * Every Child Matters (__www.everychildmatters.gov.uk__)
 * Programs to help stop bullying for teachers

"Dealing With Bullies." //KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health//. Oct. 2010. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __Ways students can address bullies:__
 * Ignore the bully's threats
 * Don't bully back
 * Tell an adult
 * Stand up for yourself