Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats

If someone sends you harassing or threatening messages online or by text, ask them to stop.  If they have not stopped, contact a parent or guardian and let them know the situation.  If it is happening at school, report it to a school official.  If possible, save the messages to show the officials.

If someone is distributing a derogatory picture of you online or posting derogatory comments about you online, contact your parents or guardian.  Contact a school official if this is happening at school.

Don’t be a cyberbully!  Do not post derogatory things about others online.  Do not post pictures of people online without their permission.  Doing these things can get you into legal trouble.

Think about what you say.  If you are saying things online that can hurt other people, stop yourself.  Even if you think the conversation is private, it could be copied and distributed online or by email to anyone.