Cyberbullying Handbook

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is the use of digital platforms — social media, messaging apps, online games — to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person repeatedly.

Forms of Cyberbullying

• Harassment — repeated hurtful messages sent privately or publicly
• Doxing — sharing someone's private information without consent
• Impersonation — creating fake accounts to damage someone's reputation
• Exclusion — deliberately leaving someone out of online groups
• Threats — sending threatening or violent messages

What To Do

• Do not respond to the bully — it often escalates things
• Screenshot and save all evidence
• Block the person on all platforms
• Report to the platform (Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
• Tell a trusted adult, teacher, or parent
• Contact authorities if threats are made