Cyberbullying occurs when someone under 18 is harassed, threatened, tormented, or humiliated by another person under 18 (when an adult is involved, it is no longer cyberbullying) through virtual mediums (cellphones, Internet, etc.). What makes cyberbullying so dangerous is that it can follow the child around and it is typically anonymous. Old-fashioned bullying was done in person which gave the child some power over the situation because they at least knew who was doing it and could avoid (to a point) interactions. However, cyberbullying leaves the children wondering who the perpetrator is and whether it is actually one of the people who pretend to be one of their friends. Also, unless they rid themselves of technological forms of communication, they cannot avoid the bullying because anyone can call or text them or post slanderous or threatening comments online.
Some sites to help educate students are:
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
http://www.bullyingcourse.com/
http://www.education.com/special-edition/bullying/cyberbullying/
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