Digital bullying is a form of violence that can have serious consequences for the victims, especially if they are young.
It can happen in different ways, such as spreading rumors, sending hateful messages, posting embarrassing photos and more. It is essential to know how to prevent and cope with digital bullying.
The best way to respond to digital bullying depends on the situation and the type of harassment, but there are some general steps that young people can follow to stop the abuse and reduce the harm:
- Don’t act impulsively when you feel hurt, scared or angry. Think calmly and rationally.
- Don’t fight fire with fire! Resist the temptation to insult back, as this can make things worse.
- Keep evidence of the harassment. Take a screenshot of the offensive content. Don’t delete it.
- Block the content, social media page, group, website or account of the bully. Prevent further contact.
Share this with your friends so we can all help to create a safer digital space!
