What Is Cyberbullying?
Any intentional, repeated harm carried out through digital devices—texts, social media, gaming chats. Nearly 46 % of U.S. teens have experienced it. pewresearch.org
Common Tactics
Name-Calling & Doxxing
Rumor Mills & Fake Screenshots
Impersonation Accounts
Non-Consensual Image Sharing
5-Step Digital Defense Plan
Screenshot, Don’t Respond—Document first.
Block & Report—Most platforms respond faster than schools.
Tell an Offline Ally—Parent, Bully Proof instructor, counselor.
Audit Privacy Settings—Tighten friend lists; disable tagging.
Detox Break—48-hour social pause reduces anxiety spike by 30 %. (CDC trends) cdc.gov
Why Self-Esteem Is Your Shield
High self-esteem rewires threat interpretation: A cruel comment becomes data, not identity. Our Bully Proof online course starts every module with confidence-building challenges—posting a gratitude story, completing a posture drill, or sharing a small win.
Bully Proof’s Cyber Armor
Digital Citizenship Lessons embed empathy into every click.
24/7 Online Community connects students to mentors who’ve been there.
Family Tech Contracts align house rules and screen time.
Fight back with skill and confidence—join the Bully Proof online course or find a certified location at BullyProofLife.com/programs
