Bullies feed off your reactions – so don’t respond. Use the technology to cut them off instead:
- Keep evidence– save them or take a screenshot
- Contact the service and ask them to remove their comments
- ‘un-friend’, ‘unfollow’ or block them
- Report it to NetSafe 0508 NETSAFE
- If you feel in immediate danger call 111 and ask for the Police.
Also, talk to someone you trust like a family member or your teacher about what’s happening and who you think the cyber bully is.
For more advice visit these sites:
- Netsafe –Netsafe is an independent not for profit New Zealand organisation who provide online safety help, support, expertise and education.
- Cyberbullying website
- What’sup website
- Facebook’s bullying webpage