What is Cyberbullying—and what can you do about it?

Cyberbullying is using technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. It's common, often hard to spot, and takes real skills to address. Here's everything parents and educators need to know.

Need help right now?

If your child is being cyberbullied today — report it here or download our 3-step guide. If there is a threat of physical harm, contact law enforcement.

BY THE NUMBERS

59%

of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online

42%

have been called offensive names online

90%

of teens say online harassment is a serious problem

~1 in 5

kids report being cyberbullied in any given year

Warning signs to watch for

Gets upset during or after being online
Withdraws from friends and family
Avoids or is obsessively on their device
Unexplained drop in grades or mood
Seems anxious, depressed, or irritable
Secretive about what they do online

What to do if it's happening

Don't respond or retaliate

Screenshot and save all evidence

Block the person on the platform

Report the behavior to the platform

Notify school administration

Contact law enforcement if threatening

The Cyber Civics Curriculum

School Curriculum

Homeschool

We believe prevention starts with education. Our award-winning curriculum equips students with the skills to handle cyberbullying — whether they're the target or a bystander. Our cyberbullying series of lessons include:

Hiding Behind a Screen
Real People, Real Feelings
What is Cyberbullying? Digital Drama?
Be Upstanding
What If You Are the Target?
You Are the Words You Use
Conflict De-Escalation & More

ONLINE COURSES FOR KIDS

For students not receiving digital literacy lessons in school we offer self-paced, online courses like this one. Best suited for ages 11-14, course takes about 2-3 hours to complete.

Click on image to left to learn more.

See all our self-paced courses here.

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Online Course — $25

OUR GO-TO CYBERBULLYING RESOURCES

Cyberbullying Research Center: Provides the best up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying
STOMPOut Bullying: Recognized as the most influential anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization in the world.
ConnectSafely: View or print a great free guide on dealing with cyberbullying.
NoBully.org: A nonprofit organization that ignites compassion to eradicate bullying and cyberbullying worldwide.
Not in Our Town: Short videos and activities to help schools build safe, inclusive environments for all.
Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center: Resources to understand and stop cyberbullying.
Stopbullying.gov: Information on how to prevent and report cyberbullying.
Bullying Prevention Resources: Resources for bullying from Innerbody
How to Deal With Bullying in Schools: Bullying resource from PraxisExam.org