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    Let’s understand what you should do and what you shouldn’t do if you are a victim of cyberbullying.

                             Block all messages and contact from the               Don’t let the bully’s words affect your
                           person bullying you online.                           self-worth.
                             Avoid talking to the bully.                           Don’t stay away from your friends or stop
                             Ask a friend or family member to save the           doing your usual activities.
                           messages as proof.                                      Don’t bully the person back  or pick  on
                             Tell a trusted adult, like a parent or teacher,     someone else.
                           about what’s happening.                                 Don’t accept bullying as normal; speak up
                             Seek  professional help if the bullying             for your rights.
                           becomes overwhelming or starts affecting
                           your mental health.                                     Don’t  forward the  bully’s  messages  or
                             Ask your friends to help by not sharing the         share them with others.
                           bully’s  messages  and  supporting  you  in             Don’t  blame  yourself; cyberbullying  is
                           standing up to them.                                  never your fault.

                      Barriers to Reporting Cyberbullying

                      Some of the barriers to report cyberbullying are as follows:

                                                                             Fear of Retaliation
                                      01
                                                 Students are afraid they will be labeled as a snitch.

                                                   Don't Recognise Bullying
                                                   Kids might not be able to identify the action as bullying.  02

                                                                                 Feel Ashamed
                                     03
                                         Bullying creates a power struggle that makes kids feel weak.

                                                   Unsure of Adult’s Reaction
                                                   Kids are afraid the adults will act irrationally or take away   04
                                                   electronics.

                                                          Think No One Will Believe Them or Help
                                      05           Many are afraid that no one will be able to help.

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