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4. What are some signs that someone may be the victim of cyberbullying? 5. Who is affected most by cyberbullying? Create a profile for cyberbullying victims. 7. Identify 5 SURPRISING statistics that relate to cyberbullying. 8. What are the laws that relate to cyberbullying? Where are they currently in place?

Case Study: Tyler Clementi

GALTime.com. "Is Your Child Being CyberBullied? Important Signs." //Yahoo! Shine//. Yahoo! Inc., 29 Jan. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2012. .


 * reluctant to go online
 * nervous when an IM or email arrives
 * upset after use of technology and suddenly avoids it
 * hides or clears the screen when a parent or adult approaches
 * sends longer periods of time online and seems tense
 * withdraws from friends
 * falls behind in school
 * wants to avoid school
 * changes in behavior- sullen, withdrawn, change in attitude, mood or behavior
 * trouble sleeping
 * loss os appetite
 * excessive moodiness/crying
 * signs of depression
 * suspicious calls and emails
 * suspicious packages arriving
 * drop in grades

"Cyber Bullying." //- Bullying Statistics//. Bullying Statistics. Web. 11 Apr. 2012. .

"Bullying-Characteristics of Children Who Bully." // WebMD //. WebMD, 30 Dec. -0001. Web. 11 Apr. 2012. . Sharma, Ph.D, Vijai P. "Psychological Profiles of Bullies and Victims." //Anger Management Techniques, Information On Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Psychology Articles and More on Mind Publications//. Mind Publications. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. .  Profile of a Cyber bully:
 * may be a victim of physical bullying and go online to bully others
 * already bullies and want to extend their power online
 * do it to show off
 * may witness this kind of behavior at home
 * often physically strong
 * may or may not be popular
 * show little if any concern for the feelings of other
 * have trouble following the rules
 * like being looked up to
 * more likely to end up in trouble with the law later on

Profile of a Cyber-bullying Victim
 * often passive and loners
 * cry easily
 * lack self-defense skills
 * don't think quickly on their feet
 * can't dodge an incident with humor
 * some are "provocative victims" who come back and tease bullies later, causing more altercations which they usually loose.

 "Cyber Bullying Statistics." //- Bullying Statistics//. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. .

"Cyberbullying Statistics." //Cyberbullying Statistics//. Puresight Technologies, Ltd. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. .
 * 1) Over half of teens have been bullied online
 * 2) about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.
 * 3) more than 1 in 3 teens have had "cyber threats" made at them
 * 4) only 1 in 10 tell their parents if they've been cyber bullied
 * 5) girls are somewhat more likely to be involved in cyberbullying than boys.
 * 6) 8% of cyberbulllying victims and 12% of sexting victims have considered ending their own life
 * 7) Approximately 20% of young adults report having been cyberbullied in their life.
 * 8) Mean or hurtful comments and rumors started are the most common type of cyberbullying.
 * 9) One Million kids were harassed, threatened, or cyber-bullied on Facebook in the last year.

"State Cyberstalking AndÂ Cyberharassment Laws." //Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment Laws//. National Conference of State Legislatures. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. .

"Cyberbullying." //NCSL Home//. Natural Conference of State Legislatures. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. <http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/cyberbullying.aspx>.

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Pennsylvania has a law in place regarding cyber stalking, which is considered a crime. In Pennsylvania cyberbullying falls under harassment and is a crime.

One law defines bullying as "any intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act, or a series of acts: directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive, and that has the effect of doing any of the following: substantially interfering with a student's education, creating a threatening environment, or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and "school setting" shall mean in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school."

New Jersey has the toughest bullying/cyber-bullying laws in the nation. It was spurred on by the death of Tyler Clementi. Each school must have a specific administrator who deals with anti-bullying programs. Superintendents must report incidents to the states biannually. The school will receive a letter grade which is posted on its website. Bullying and harassment is grounds for expulsion from public school and portions apply to public colleges.