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Bullying Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is when young people bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology and can include sending mean text, email, or instant messages; posting pictures or messages about others in blogs or on Web sites, and; using someone else's user name to spread rumors or lies about someone.

Cyberbullying makes tormenting even easier for those who bully. With one keystroke they can reach large numbers of students with hateful lies. It can occur without witnesses, 24/7.

Breanna was bullied both at school and online. It affected her physically and emotionally.

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