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    Scenario         Description          Who is the     Who is the    Who are the       Who is the
                                                            Aggressor?       Victim?      Bystanders?      Upstander?
                      Scenario 4  A student named Sanjay
                                  is being teased for not
                                  being able to swim well
                                  during swimming class. A
                                  few classmates laugh, but
                                  one  person encourages
                                  him to keep trying.
                      Scenario 5  Arvind posts a picture on
                                  social media and some
                                  classmates    comment
                                  negatively  about    his
                                  appearance.    A    few
                                  others defend him and
                                  ask the bullies to stop.

                                               “Always keep in mind that silence helps the bully. Speaking up

                                                                      helps the victim.”

                     Victims of Cyberbullying
                     Victims of cyberbullying often share certain characteristics. They may include:

                         Those who are seen as different in terms of appearance, style or background.

                         Individuals who are physically weaker or unable to defend themselves.
                         Those with low self-esteem or lack of confidence.

                         People who have fewer friends or are socially unpopular.

                         Those who are seen as annoying or are seeking attention from others.

                        Cyber safety features like Report Post, Restrict, Hide Comments and Mute were designed mainly to
                        protect children and teenagers on various social media platforms.

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