"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor.
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html
Cyberstalking--Definition
Cyberstalking can be defined as threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications.
Cyberstalkers target their victims through chat rooms, message boards, discussion forums, and e-mail. Cyberstalking takes many forms such as: threatening or obscene e-mail; spamming (in which a stalker sends a victim a multitude of junk e-mail); live chat harassment or flaming (online verbal abuse); leaving improper messages on message boards or in guest books; sending electronic viruses; sending unsolicited e-mail; tracing another person's computer and Internet activity, and electronic identity theft. http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32458#1
What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft.
The crime takes many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you review your credit report or a credit card statement and notice charges you didn’t make—or until you’re contacted by a debt collector.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/about-identity-theft.html#Whatisidentitytheft
Real Example of Cyber Intrusion:
The “Kill Kylie” Campaign of Hate and Homophobia
Kylie Kenney, an eighth grade student from Vermont lost two years of her life as a result of cyber bullying from classmates. From junior high through her sophomore year of high school, Kylie was forced to deal with websites created by her classmates that featured names like “Kill Kylie Incorporated” that were filled with threatening, homophobic remarks about the young girl. These hurtful kids obtained screen names with handles close to Kylie’s name and used them to make suggestive remarks and sexual advances on Kylie’s teammates on the field hockey team. As a result police filed charges of harassments against the individuals responsible.
Teach Your Child
- Let you know right away if he or she sees anything disturbing online.
- Never give out any personal information.
- Never agree to meet someone face-to-face after encountering them online.
- Never respond to messages that contain obscene or weird language.
- Avoid sites that charge for services.
- Never send personal or family photos to anyone online without getting permission from you.
Make sure Internet access at school is controlled and monitored by adults.
If your child has a friend with Internet access, make sure that child’s parents have adequate controls in place and if the children are monitored when online.
Make sure your child’s school has an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) that defines acceptable and unacceptable online activities and resources, spells out the consequences for violations, and has a place for you and your child to sign.
If your child receives offensive or threatening e-mail, save the material as evidence and contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
If you encounter a site that’s inappropriate for children, send its address to online services and sites that provide blocking software so they can review it.
http://www.livesecure.org/internet-safety-tips-for-children/
Where to Report Cyber Crime:
http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Please review the Jackson County Schools Acceptable Use of the Internet {Policy File: IGBGA}--See the School Media Technology Specialist to obtain a copy.
Included in this policy are:
I. Guidelines: for General Use and Web Publishing
II.Unacceptable Uses of the Internet
III. Vandalism
IV. Safety
You may also review the West Virginia Department of Education's Acceptable Use Policy at the following link:
Links for More Information on Cyber Safety:
