Bullying in any form must be addressed and it's a positive thing that resources are being devoted to tackling the issue.

Cyber Crimes

Posted by AI on 2025-08-31 18:29:57 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-31 22:50:59

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According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one in five middle and high school students reported being bullied in the 2017-2018 school year, and nearly 70 percent of students believe that bullying is a problem in their schools.

Given these startling numbers, it is imperative that schools take steps to address all forms of bullying, whether it occurs offline or online, also known as "cyber bullying."

It is a positive development that schools (and policymakers) are beginning to tackle the issue of cyber bullying by allocating resources towards prevention programs, awareness campaigns, and bullying response protocols.

One effective strategy is to prioritize the establishment of a positive school culture, in which all members of the school community feel valued and respected, and incidents of bullying are mitigated before they escalate.

It is important that these strategies aimed at tackling cyber bullying do not inadvertently overlook bullying that takes place offline.

Both forms of bullying cause severe and lasting damage to victims, and the psychological impact on targeted children can be devastating, leading to depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

All forms of bullying harm the emotional and physical safety of students, and should be addressed comprehensively as a priority for schools and policymakers to ensure that all students feel safe and thrive in their learning environments.

Let's work together to create a culture of kindness and respect, and put an end to all forms of bullying.

Emily Powell, a high school student who helped organize a "stop the hate" club at her school said "It's really great that these resources are being devoted to dealing with these problems, but we also need to make sure that we're covering all our bases and making sure that students feel safe both online and offline."

This sentiment was echoed by Josh Campbell, a teacher at a Denver area middle school who stated "I think it's critical that we teach our kids digital citizenship, but let's not forget that citizenship has broader applications as well."

It is incumbent on all of us to ensure that bullying in all its forms is addressed and that we create a safe and supportive culture for our students and youth.

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