CYBER BULLYING & BULLYING BY Constable Gordon Dicks, Fredericton Police Force, with information from Corporal Marie Dumont, RCMP Constable Brent Legere,

CYBER BULLYING & BULLYING

BY

• Constable Gordon Dicks, Fredericton Police Force, with information from

• Corporal Marie Dumont, RCMP

• Constable Brent Legere, Fredericton Police Force

• Deal.org

• Kidsareworthit.com (Barbara Coloroso)

Bully’s today become CRIMINALS tomorrow!

• 60% of males who bullied (grade 1-9) were convicted of one crime by the age of 24

• 40% had three or more convictions before age 24

1st Computer

The First Computer BUG!!!In 1945, Grace Murray Hopper was working on the Harvard University Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator (a primitive computer).

On the 9th of September, 1945, when the machine was experiencing problems, an investigation showed that there was a moth trapped between the points of Relay #70, in Panel F.

The operators removed the moth and affixed it to the log. The first actual case of bug being found and logged.

Internet

• The internet was developed by the US military between 1962-1968

• They wanted a network that would continue to function in the event of a nuclear war

• 1969 the internet was born

• 1971 email was born

• 1971 the internet consisted of 23 websites

Cyberfact

It took 38 years for radio to attract 50 million listeners. 13 years for television to attract 50 million viewers. In just 4 years the Internet

has attracted 50 million surfers!

(J. Jonathan Gabay, Sucessful Cyberm@rketing in a Week, 2000)

Objectives

During this session you will have a better understanding of:

• Cyber Bullying

• The Criminal Code of Canada

• How to protect yourself from being bullied

• How to help someone who is being bullied

Cyber Bullying

What is Cyber Bullying?

The repeated use of electronic communication devices to send/post deliberate and hostile messages/pictures intended to harm others.

Cyber Bullying

Why is Cyber Bullying on the rise?

• Internet/cell phone technology makes cyber bullying possible anywhere at anytime

• Cyber bully’s can hide behind anonymity

• They can go undetected with little risk of being found out by an adult

Cyber Bullying

Why is Cyber Bullying on the rise?

• Cell phone use by children has increased 68% since 2005

• 36.1% of 10 and 11 year olds have cell phones

• The average youth send and receive about 3000 text messages every month

Types of Cyber Bullying

• Insulting – posting or spreading false information that will cause harm

• Targeting – Singling someone out and inviting others to attack

• Identity theft – Pretending to be someone else to make it look like the other person said something

Types of Cyber Bullying

• Uploading – Sharing images of a person, in an embarrassing situation, without permission

• Excluding – Pressuring others to exclude someone from a community (online or offline)

• Harassment – Repeatedly sending someone nasty, mean and insulting messages

Types of Cyber Bullying

• Threats – online threats of bodily harm and/or death

Criminal Code of Canada

• Some forms of cyber bullying are considered CRIMINAL Acts.

• A Cyber Bully may also be violating the Canadian Human Rights Act if her/she spreads hate or discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability.

Criminal Code of Canada

• Cyber bullying such as threatening bodily harm or death is a Criminal Code offence

• Bullying such as beating, stealing, pushing, etc., is a Criminal Code offence

• Calling someone racist name and encouraging others to do so is a Criminal Code offence

Criminal Code of Canada

• Section 298 CCC• Defamation (slander) – Communication that

can severely harm the reputation of an individual

• Section 319 CCC• Public Incitement of Hatred (Hate Crimes)

– When someone wilfully promotes hatred against any identifiable group

Criminal Code of Canada

• Section 264.1• Uttering Threats

- threats to cause death or bodily harm, - threats to burn, destroy or damage personal property

- threats to kill, poison or injure an animal or bird that is property

of any person

Criminal Code of Canada

• Section 264 CCC

• Criminal Harassment - No person shall engage in conduct* that causes the other person reasonably, in all circumstances, to fear for their safety or the safety of anyone known to them

Harassment

• Repeatedly following the person• Repeatedly communicating (directly or

indirectly) with the person• Watching their house, them, their place of

employment or anywhere else the person is located

• Engaging in threatening conduct directed at the person or family members

ARREST/Criminal Charges?

Can someone be arrested and charged under the Criminal Code for bullying?

“Come on you little geek, lets fight, I will take you outside and break both arms and

kick you in the head until you stop breathing”

ARREST/Criminal Charges

Uttering Threats

Assault Causing Bodily Harm?

Assault?

Murder?

ARREST/Criminal Charges?

Can someone be arrested and charged for criminal harassment?

Yes, once the harasser is made aware that the behaviour is offensive and unwanted, it becomes a criminal matter, it becomes a

criminal offence if the behaviour continues.

Who is at RISK of being bullied?

• Shy, reserved, quiet, sensitive

• Physical disabilities or developmentally delayed

• The youngest or smallest

• Unwilling to fight

• New kid on the block

• Previously traumatized

Who is at RISK of being bullied?

• Ethnic background

• Gender/sexual orientation

• Religious beliefs

• Bright, talented or gifted

• Wears glasses or braces

• Acne or visible skin condition

• Food allergies

Who is at RISK of being bullied?

Celebrity’s who have been bullied

Clay Aiken

Christina Auguilera

Jessica Simpson

Tom Cruise

Signs that someone is being bullied

• Drop in grades

• Travel a different route to and from school

• Refusal to go to school

• Change in sleep patterns

• Fear

• Mood Swings – aggressive, passive

• Withdrawn

Signs that someone is being bullied

• Unexplained loss of personal property

• Cuts and bruises

• Prefers to hangout with adults

• Crying without reason

• Becoming anti-social and losing friends

Effects of bullying on the bullied

• Stress

• Fearful to attend school, ride the bus, walk in the hallway, use the bathroom

• Difficulty staying focused and engaged in the classroom

• Depression, loneliness, low self esteem, physical illness, suicidal thoughts

Effects of bullying on the bullied

SUICIDE

SUICIDE

JENNA LOUISE BRYANTON

SUICIDE

JENNA LOUISE BRYANTON

• 15 year old resident of Truro, NS• She was bullied at school and through a

social networking website• She was told that she might as well kill

herself because she was no good anyway• She committed suicide in January 2011

SUICIDE

COURTNEY BROWN

SUICIDE

COURTNEY BROWN

• 17 year old from Parrsboro, NS

• She was bullied at school and online

• She committed suicide in March 2011

SUICIDE

Aermis Kolke

SUICIDE

Aermis Kolke

• 13 year old resident from Estevan, SK

• She as bullied at school and online

• She committed suicide in April 2011

SUICIDE

DAWN-MARIE WESLEY

SUICIDE

DAWN-MARIE WESLEY

• 14 year old resident of Mission, BC

• A breakdown in groups led to one girl bullying her and others joined in with verbal torture

SUICIDE

• Another girl called her saying, “you’re dead”

• Dawn wrote a suicide note saying that she had been threatened by bullies and that death was her only escape

• She committed suicide in November 2000

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Teen Suicide

• In Canada suicide is the second highest cause of death for youth aged 10-24

• On average 500 youths die from suicide each year in Canada

Physical Bullying

• An act of violence or aggression towards someone usually over a period of time

• In some cases physical bullying can lead to

MURDER

MURDER

REENA VIRK

MURDER

REENA VIRK

• 14 year old resident of Saanich, BC

• She was swarmed and beaten by a group of 8 peers (7 girls & 1 boy)

• Reena was able to stagger off, but one of the girls and the boy returned

• They continued the beating and then drowned her

MURDER?

Myles Neuts

MURDER?

Myles Neuts• 11 year old (Grade 5) from Chatam, ON• Two bullies hung him by his collar and

necklace on a hook in the bathroom at school• They invited others to laugh at him• One student alerted school staff • It was too late, he died 6 days later

MURDER?

Adam Keeper

MURDER?

Adam Keeper

• 6 year old from Pauingassi First Nation, MB

• 3 boys between 7-9 bullied Adam into taking his clothes off and forced him into a lake

• Adam was unable to swim and drowned

What can you (bystander) do to help someone who is being bullied?

• 85% of students are bystanders

• Tell the bully to stop

• Befriend the victim (eat lunch with them, walk with them, include them in other activities)

• Talk to the victim and offer to go with them to talk to someone about what they have experienced

What can you do to help someone who is being bullied?

• A little support can go a long way, having one friend decreases bullying by 50%

• If you do NOTHING you are contributing to the cycle of violence

• It is everyone’s responsibility to improve the school environment

• BE PROACTIVE

• GET INVOLVED

What can you do to help someone who is being bullied?

• Bullying is challenged when the majority stands up against cruel acts of the minority

• Stand up for your peers

• Students can take responsibility for what is happening among themselves

Why do people bully?

• POWER!!

• They feel insecure and bullying makes them feel powerful

• They think they are superior

• They easily intimidate others and have no sense of remorse

• They feel bad about themselves

Why do people bully?

• They want schoolmates to think that they are strong and in control

• They don’t care or think about other people’s feelings

• They usually have family problems

• They are looking for attention

• They have no true friends

Why do people bully?

• They are jealous of what the other person has

• THEY WERE ONCE BULLIED

What can you do to get help if you are being bullied?

• STOP, BLOCK & TELL• STOP – Stop reading the insulting messages• BLOCK – Block them from your computer• Tell – Tell someone (parent, teacher, guidance, principal,

police – ONLY 1 in 10 tell)• Tell a trusted family member• If an adult doesn’t listen, try telling someone else.

Keep trying until you are taken seriously • If you are afraid of telling, ask someone you trust to

do it for you

What can you do to get help if you are being bullied?

• If you find it too difficult to talk about the incidents, write them down and have a trusted friend or adult bring it to someone who can help the bullying stop

What do you do if you are being cyber bullied?

• Don’t reply

• Block the bully’s messages

• Save and print the bully’s messages

• Leave the chat room, website, etc

• Sign off your computer

• Turn off your phone

What do you do if you are being cyber bullied?

• Report them to the internet or cell phone provider

• Tell people how you feel

• Report your experience to a trusted adult or the police

• DELETE YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

• Life goes on after FACEBOOK

What can you do to get help if you are a bully?

• Realize that your actions affect and hurt others

• Realize your actions can land you in trouble with your parents, your school and the law

• Ask yourself, why you bully?

• What are you hoping to accomplish?

What can you do to get help if you are a bully?

• In most cases there are other issues bothering you, seek counselling

• You can talk to a teacher, a parent, a friend

What can teachers/parents do to prevent bullying?

• Get involved and be aware• Learn everything you can about the internet

and what teenagers are doing online• Encourage teenagers to come to you if

anybody says or does something online to make them uncomfortable

• Keep the lines of communication and trust open

What can teachers/parents do to prevent bullying?

• “ON THE SPOT INTERVENTION”

• Address behaviour

• Stay professional

• Use direct eye contact

• Appear confident

• Do no over react

What can teachers do to prevent bullying?

• “INTERVENTIONS”

• Discussion with principal/vice principal

• Parental Contact

• Meeting with the bullying committee

• Detention

• Referral to guidance

• Parental meeting

• No blame approach

What can teachers do to prevent bullying?

• Teachers indicate they intervene 71% of the time

• Students report teachers intervene only 25% of the time

• The average bullying episode lasts 37 seconds, students report teachers intervening in only 1 in 25 incidents

Things to REMEMBER!

• DO NOT give out personal information about yourself, your family and your friends

• DO NOT send pictures of yourself on the net or cell phone

• DO NOT respond to abusive postings

Things to REMEMBER!

• Never answer anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable

• If it sounds too good to be true, it usually isEnticement for females, modelling,

adventure, fame, giftsEnticement for males, adventure,

fame, sex, sports

REMEMBER

Cyber Bullying is everyone’s business and NO one deserves to be BULLIED.

What if you are afraid to ask for help?

PLEASE CALL KIDS HELP PHONE

1-800-668-6868

kidshelpphone.ca

Free anonymous counselling service for people under 20 years of age

Anti-Bully Support Web Sites

• www.deal.org• www.cybertip.ca• http://stopbullingnow.net• www.bullyoneline.org• www.bsecure.com• www.bullying.newham.net• http://kids.getnetwise.org• www.chatdanger.com• www.teen-anon.com• www.cyberbullying.ca• http://kidshelp.sympatico.ca/en/• www.media-awareness.ca• www.bewebaware.ca• www.internet101.ca• www.stopcyberbullying.com

THANK YOU!