Bullying
is not just kids being kids. Bullying involves isolation, humiliation and persecution. A large percent of bullying occurs in front of people. By publicly dominating the victim and demonstrating their lack of social support, the bully establishes a 鈥渞ight鈥� to torment them. Once that happens, it reduces the chance that anyone will step forward to help the victim. Since the bully needs an audience, watching is almost as bad as joining in.
Cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen uses the internet to bully someone. It might be name-calling or creating fake profiles. If an adult becomes involved, it is . Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called .
Depression is the most common outcome for those who are bullied in person. The same may be true for some who are bullied or harassed online. provides resources for those who have questions about or who have been targeted by online harassment.
from Cyberbullying Research Center
from DrugRehab.com