Cyber bullying- how to get support

 What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is using technology to bully or hurt someone else.

Cyberbullying can include:

• Sending/sharing nasty, hurtful or abusive messages or emails

• Humiliating others by posting/sharing embarrassing videos or images

• Spreading rumours or lies online

• Setting up fake online profiles

• Excluding others online

• Repeated harassment and threatening messages (cyberstalking)


If you’re being cyberbullied,it’s important to remember:

•It’s NOT your fault

•You’re not alone

•There is help available

•It’s not weak to get help

•There are things you can do

•You can get through this

Here are some steps you can take:

•Tell them it's not ok

•Get help from the police if needed

•Block and report the person

•Report the post or image

•Seek help from a trusted adult or Kids Helpline

•Make a report to esafety if the post/image doesn’t get removed

•Keep evidence – take some screenshots

•Switch off for a while – do something else you enjoy

It’s important to respond if you see others being cyberbullied


You can help to stop cyberbullying.

Here’s what you can do:

• Get someone to help you report it

• Don’t forward or share it

• Don’t take part in it

• Leave the group or conversation

• Say something kind or positive to the person being cyberbullied

• If it’s safe, take a stand against it and ask the people bullying to stop

• Let those bullying know that what they’re doing is NOT ok

 • Talk to the person being cyberbullied privately and ask if they’re ok and if they need help


CYBER BULLYING HELPINE NUMBER: 1800 55 1800


- by Sugandh Anand

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