Statistics from Childline, a helpline sponsored by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) indicate that the volume of children and young people accessing support for online bullying (commonly called cyberbullying) has increased by 88% within the past five years.
Although this may sound troubling, many knowledgeable sources think the real numbers are, in fact, much higher. Cyberbullying has become more prevalent as online access and social media platforms have grown, and it can take many forms, including harassment, stalking and blackmail. It can take place through messaging services, online gaming or via social media platforms.
Cyberbullying is not just an issue faced by the younger demographic; there has also been an increase in online bullying of adults, sometimes known as trolling. Dealing with online bullying is not easy but there are steps that can be taken: If you are concerned about a child experiencing online bullying, or if you feel targeted, there are some actions you can take.
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Statistics from Childline, a helpline sponsored by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) indicate that the volume of children and young people accessing support for online bullying (commonly called cyberbullying) has increased by 88% within the past five years. Although this may sound troubling, many…