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3. Mirsky, E.L., & Omar, H.A. (2015). Cyber bullying in adolescents: The prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 8(1), 37-39. Retrievedfromhttp://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.king.edu/nursing/docview/1705546188/fullte xtPDF/DAAB1C2542BC43B6PQ/14?accountid=56775
4. Carter, J. M., & Wilson, F. L. (2015). Cyberbullying: A 21st Century Health Care Phenomenon. Pediatric Nursing, 41(3), 115-125.
6. Robinson, L. & Segal, J. (2015). Dealing with Cyberbullying. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/cyberbullying.htm
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WARNING SIGNS
If you spot these behaviors, your child might be affected by cyberbullying:
FAMILIES
Resources and Recommendations
Displays anger or anxiety while using social media or electronics.
Appears to be hiding information about online activity.
Suddenly seems to stop enjoying things they used to do.
Increased abscences from school and group activities.
Declining grades on report cards.
Encourage safe online activity. Protect personal information.
Allow computer use in family living space where activity can be easily monitored.
Use available security and safety features.
Be familiar with who your child is in contact with.
Maintain open communication about cyber use.
PREVENTION IS KEY
The best way to stop cyberbullying is to prevent it before it begins.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Cyberbullying can negatively impact adulthood by causing possible mental health issues. Evidence shows both victims and perpetrators are four times more likely to commit crimes in the future.
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Recent research has developed a term to refer to suicide influenced by experiences with online abuse - "cyberbullicide".
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Cyberbullying has been linked to negative social behaviors, such as alcohol use and cigarette smoking.
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LAWS AGAINST ELECTRONIC HARASSMENT
In the U.S., cyberbullying can lead to a misdemeanor cyber-harassment charge or juvenile deliquency.
In some instances, if identity theft is shown, the perpetrator can be tried under state and federal law.
Sending or viewing "sexting" (sexual messages) can be punishable as child pornography - requiring even minors to register as sex offenders.
If the matter escalates and an adult becomes involved, serious criminal action can be taken. The cyberbullying then becomes "cyber-harassement" or "cyber-stalking".
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