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Cyberbullying and Social Media<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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We have increasingly become a society connected through electronic communication. New challenges arise to ensure the well-being of all community members online. We must protect those in public schools especially. One such challenge is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying has been more common due to the widespread student use of cell phones and social media platforms.<\/p>\r\n

Modern tools, like the internet, can aid students in conducting research. But they can also open another platform for bullies. Cyberbullying, or bullying using electronic and online means, has increased exponentially.<\/p>\r\n

StopBullying.gov<\/a> <\/a>is a website run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<\/a>. According to this website, 16% of high school students experienced cyberbullying in 2019. Because cyberbullying occurs online, it poses unique problems for schools and bullying victims. Students can be taunted anytime and anywhere.<\/p>\r\n

This article addresses cyberbullying and its effects on the school environment.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Cyberbullying?<\/h2>\r\n

Cyberbullying encompasses any bullying behavior done through electronic devices. It may occur on school grounds, off campus, or on the school bus. As long as it involves students and negatively affects the school community, it’s an issue for the U.S. Board of Education to address.<\/p>\r\n

Cyberbullying occurs when a student teases, threatens, humiliates, or taunts another student electronically. Cyberbullying can occur on or off campus (or school property) if the bullying happens online. It can happen before, during, or after school hours. Cyberbullying can include:<\/p>\r\n