This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and it runs from Monday 16th November until Friday 20th November. Each day this week we will share with you more information on a range of bullying topics, as reports state that a fifth of young people have been victims of bullying over the past 12 months*. We hope these guides will give you some tips/guidance if you are a victim of bullying or help if you feel you may have become a bully yourself, with reminders of how to be kind to others.
Online bullying – also known as cyberbullying – is bullying that takes place on the internet (online) or via electronic devices and mobile phones.
Online Bullying can include -
- Sending someone mean or threatening emails, direct messages or text messages
- Hacking into someone’s online account
- Being rude or mean to someone when playing online games
- Posting private or embarrassing photos online or sending them to others
- Creating fake social media accounts that mock someone or trick them
- Excluding someone from an online conversation or blocking them for no reason
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as mental wellbeing, distress and sadness.
What you need to know about Online Bullying
*source: BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50370667. Ditch the Label 'The Annual Bullying Survey 2019'