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Cyberbullying Statistics<\/h1>\n
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Cyberbullying is increasingly pervasive as technology and social media evolve. This type of bullying is unique because it can happen around the clock and while the victim is in complete isolation. Cyberbullying often follows technological or social trends of which parents are not yet aware.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

There are clear laws against harassment and traditional bullying<\/a>. Still, it’s complicated for states and schools to separate self-expression from online harassment.<\/p>\r\n

Cyberbullying allegations<\/a> may lead to debates and differing opinions. But, the undebatable fact is that online harassment affects more online users every year. Many of its victims are minors.<\/p>\r\n

In a serious case of cyberbullying, you may need a lawyer’s help. For example, a teen accused of criminal harassment or cyberbullying can get a defense attorney<\/a> to guide them. Understanding cyberbullying laws can help resolve a dispute.<\/p>\r\n

Helpful Cyberbullying Statistics<\/h2>\r\n

The Cyberbullying Research Center<\/a> and organizations like the National Crime Prevention Council<\/a> and Pew Research Center<\/a> actively study these trends.<\/p>\r\n

These statistics on cyberbullying shed some light on how large the problem is becoming across the nation \u2014 for students and adults alike:<\/p>\r\n