As internet-based communication continues to rise, the prevalence of cyberbullying is expected to increase.Ĭurrently, no federal laws directly address bullying of any kind.
Unlike other forms of bullying, the online nature of cyberbullying permits attacks at any time, creates a permanent online record that can impact victims for years, and can be difficult for parents and schools to notice. Victims of cyberbullying in particular have a higher likelihood of self-harm.Ĭyberbullying is bullying through the use of digital devices such as computers and smartphones. In severe cases, bullying is even associated with suicidal ideation in victims. For example, victims of bullying are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. This aggressive behavior, which involves a power imbalance between the bully and the victim, can have serious mental, social, and physical health consequences. Bullying poses a pervasive threat to students in primary and secondary schools.
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