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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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