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CYBERBULLYING Photo Source: operationkidequip.org 11 Facts About Cyber Bullying “Cyber bullying” is defined as a young person tormenting, threatening, harassing, or embarrassing another young person using the Internet or other technologies, like cell phones. The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber bullying are similar to those of real-life bullying. The difference is, real-life bullying often ends when school ends. For cyber bullying, there is no escape. And, it’s getting worse. Read on to get the facts. 26 | Iowa - 2014 | abusemagazine.org 1 Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once. 2 70% of students report seeing frequent bullying online. 3 Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying. 4 68% of teens agree that cyber bullying is a serious problem. Source: www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying