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What is the very first step I should take?
For the by-stander, this can be tricky. In a perfect world, all by-standers would say something to the bully, right then and there. But often, by-standers can be afraid to say something immediately. Maybe they're afraid the cyber-bully might target them, or the victim will get angry, or maybe even the bully is their friend. That's Okay. It does take a ton of courage to stand up for someone in-the-moment.
Another option is to report a comment or post. However, this can only be done on social media websites, and can be difficult to do on blogs or personal websites.
If you can't say or do something immediately, for whatever reason, your first step should be to tell someone. Ask your parents or a teacher for help. Show them on a computer or mobile device what you saw. If you don't wish to take further action, you don't have to. The job of the by-stander is to get help, and that's what you have done.
Another option is to report a comment or post. However, this can only be done on social media websites, and can be difficult to do on blogs or personal websites.
If you can't say or do something immediately, for whatever reason, your first step should be to tell someone. Ask your parents or a teacher for help. Show them on a computer or mobile device what you saw. If you don't wish to take further action, you don't have to. The job of the by-stander is to get help, and that's what you have done.
Who do I tell? How do I tell them?
The best person to tell, is a trusted teacher or other staff member of your school. But if they can't or won't do anything, tell your parents. They can get some action started for you. They can even inform the parents of the victim. Don't send mass messages to others about the situation, though. Doing that can result in rumors and further cyber-bullying.
If you don't want to talk to someone by yourself, take a friend. You can even take the victim with you if they don't want to talk by themselves.
If you don't want to talk to someone by yourself, take a friend. You can even take the victim with you if they don't want to talk by themselves.
How do I treat the victim?
Respect their needs. If they don't want to talk, then let them be. As long as you have made it clear that you are willing to give them a shoulder to cry on, they can be alone. Don't ask them how they're doing every five minutes. Try to only ask every day when you first see them. Most importantly, be their friend.
If the victim starts to talk about harmful ways to deal with their feelings, such as substance abuse, self-harm, or suicide, tell an adult immediately! Even if they aren't actually considering these actions, it's better to be safe then sorry. If your worried that they will get mad at you for getting help, don't be afraid. They will thank you for your caution later on.
If the victim starts to talk about harmful ways to deal with their feelings, such as substance abuse, self-harm, or suicide, tell an adult immediately! Even if they aren't actually considering these actions, it's better to be safe then sorry. If your worried that they will get mad at you for getting help, don't be afraid. They will thank you for your caution later on.
How do I treat the cyber-bully?
If you are friends with the bully, it can be even more difficult to stand up to them. But you have an advantage over other by-standers. If the friends of the bully don't approve of their harmful behavior, they are more likely to stop.
Talk to them in person, with another friend, if you like, and you tell them how their actions hurt others. Tell them how it makes you feel when they act in this way. Be sure they know that you are willing to help them, or get help for them. You are their friend, and you only want the best for them and the victim.
Talk to them in person, with another friend, if you like, and you tell them how their actions hurt others. Tell them how it makes you feel when they act in this way. Be sure they know that you are willing to help them, or get help for them. You are their friend, and you only want the best for them and the victim.