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Essay / Cyberbullying - 1286
Cyberbullying is harassment carried out by an individual or group through electronic means such as phones, laptops and iPods. Cyberbullying not only affects the victim's metallic state, but also effects such as harassment, defamation and threats, and can even become physical. These can include depression, eating disorders and self-harm. The hypothesis made by the 11th grade health class is that by raising awareness about cyberbullying, the prevalence of this problem and associated behaviors will decrease. Social factors that can affect cyberbullying include social structures, social factors, and social relationships and networks. Cyberbullying has a negative effect on peer groups. State and local statistics have been collected and reflect statistics collected at school. Judging by the statistics, there is a clear need for stronger community action within the Meridan State College community. This was done by identifying, analyzing, and evaluating an equitable plan for my ninth grade peers at Meridan State College. The data collected was consistent with federal, state, and local statistics. The strong points of this action plan are the fact of having a voluntary audience and the fact that the 11th grade students worked as a team. The weakness is that one class from the Year 9 cohort was surveyed and the action plan would need to be implemented over a longer period. “Never let yourself be intimidated by silence. Never let yourself become a victim. Don't accept any definition of your life, but define yourself. »–Harvey S. Firestone. This quote reflects the thesis. Year 11 assumptions explain why Year 9, Stakeholders, Cyber bully is bored, Bully intentionally seeks victimization, Bully had already been hurt by then...... middle of paper .... ....Works CitedIntimidation. Certainly not! (Australia) accessed 3/10/11 www.bullyingnoway.com.auNo Bully (New Zealand) accessed 27/3/11 www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/nobully/Anti-Bullying Network (Scotland) ) accessed 3/27/11 www.antibullying.netBullying Online (UK) accessed 02/3/11 http://www.bullying.co.uk/Health and Society (Australia) accessed 3/5/ 11 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/Kids Helpline (Australia)22/3/11 www.kidshelp.com.au Action plan against cyberbullying and cybercrime accessed 27/3/11 http: //www .wirreandahs.sa.edu.au/media/DECS-Cyber-bullying.pdf General information on “cyberbullying” accessed 28/3/11 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber-bullying last updated March 28, 2011 at 6:59 p.m. Information video and statistics on “cyberbullying” accessed 19/2/11http://today.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/840251/cyber-bullying