Forms of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can take on different forms, from sending emails to harassing text messages. Online bullying often occurs on social media. It may include various actions such as getting others to gang up on the victim, making threats, and posting humiliating information with the intent of hurting the victim. Cyberbullying can also include the identifying of victims of crime publicly with the intention of humiliating or defaming them. Children and teens are often the victim of cyberbullies that they know in real life; for example former friends. Cyberbullies will often create fake profiles in the victim's name, among other harassing behavior. With the rise of the use of smartphones, it is easier than ever for cyberbullies to reach their intended target. Unlike traditional forms of bullying that may happen in schoolyards, cyberbullying can permeate every part of a victim's life, causing deep emotional issues.