STOMP Out Bullying

In light of the horrendous Christchurch shooting in New Zealand, we thought that it would be crucial for us to address the concept of hate speech. News articles say that the shooting was partially motivated by hateful messages online, so it’s clear that getting in front of issues like hate speech, hate crimes, and bullying is becoming increasingly important in order to possibly prevent future horrific crimes like this. But before we can help to prevent hate speech online and in the world, we have to understand what it is and why it’s so dangerous. Here’s what you need to know about hate speech. What is Hate Speech? Hate speech is commonly defined as: speech that attacks a person or a group on the basis of attributes such as race, religion, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In the U.S., there is a lot of controversy and debatearound hate speech when it comes to the law because the Constitution protects the freedom of spee...

You’d think that the use of a personal device, such as a cell phone or tablet, would mean that you’re in a safe space. No one is physically around to hurt you or make you feel scared, right? Unfortunately, this way of thinking couldn’t be more wrong. Cyberbullying doesn’t just apply to one or two teens - it can happen to any of them. And, in fact, it does. According to a study of students aged 11 to 15 years old by the Cyberbullying Research Center , 34% reported that they had experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes. As this study was completed in 2015, we can theorize that 3 years later those numbers have grown. So, is cyberbullying the same as bullying? How can we help our teens know what to do when faced with a cyberbullying attack? Here’s what you need to know. What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly harasses, mistreats, or makes fun of another person online or while using cell phones or other digital devices. Some examples of this type of h...

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What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime as defined by Techopedia, is the criminal action in which an Internet-connected device/computer is either the object of crime (eg. remote hacking), or the primary tool used to commit a digital crime (eg. cyberbullying). Cybercriminals seek vulnerable devices in order to steal personally identifiable information (PII): name, date of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical data. This information is especially valuable to cybercriminals, as it can be sold, shared, or used online for malicious purposes. What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is an intentional, aggressive and repeated behavior that involves utilizing digital technology and the Internet to create an imbalance of power or strength. Cyberbullying is Global 3 Reasons why cyberbullying is so common The Internet provides anonymity utilized to post, comment, or harass without consequence Chat rooms, video games, and streaming platforms often go unmonitored for inappropriate conten...

When it comes to social media, it’s no big secret that cyberbullying is prevalent, particularly among teens. It’s too easy for teens to bully and say whatever they want to each other from behind the safety of their usernames and devices. In fact, approximately 34% of the students surveyed by the  Cyberbullying Research Center  have experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes. However, if your teen is the victim of cyberbullying on social media, there’s a better way to deal with it than by confronting the other teens and making the situation worse.  On November 7th of this year,  STOMP Out Bullying  celebrated our second successful  Block It Out Day  where we encouraged teens (and parents) to block anyone from their social media who is harassing, bullying, and bringing hate and negativity onto their page, messages, or email. This year we reached almost 3 million people! This tells us that people are definitely ready for the hate and discriminatio...

Ross Ellis, the founder and CEO of STOMP Out Bullying , is no stranger to teenage behavior and the role that technology plays. She’s seen it all - amazing choices like that of the girl who decided to go smart phone free for an entire year , as well as how ugly bullying can be and the toll it can take on a teen’s self-esteem. Not to mention, how difficult bullying prevention can be when the bullying is happening in cyberspace. Recently, a new comprehensive study by PEW Research on the effects of social media and technology on teenagers has been published. Here is a breakdown of some of the most important statistics to note based on expert opinions from Ross Ellis. Plus, she shares what parents can do to take charge with their teen in the digital world. What’s Happening to Teens in 2018 Because of Social Media? Teens are online “almost constantly”. According to the study, 95% of teens in 2018 own a smartphone and 45% of teens say they are online “almost constantly”. For anyone ...