As of yet, there are no specific laws against cyber-bullying within the criminal code:
In the Education Act, " Bullying" is defined as:
behaviour causing harm, fear or distress to another individual
behaviour creating a negative environment at school for another individual
behaviour that occurs where there is a power imbalance between individuals
All the answers are correct
Which of the following forms of bullying is NOT considered illegal?
Criminal harassment
assault
social ostracizing fellow pupils
distribution of intimate images without consent
threats of death or serious bodily harm
Which of the following is NOT considered cyber-bullying
Sending mean or threatening emails, texts, tweets, or other types of instant messages
Pretending to be someone by using their name
Posting embarrassing photos of someone online
None of the answers
All of the questions are correct
Depression, social withdrawal, and aggression are common ways that youth deal with bullying
Youth who are bullied can begin manifesting physical symptoms even if the bullying is only verbal and/or emotional
Which of the following is NOT a danger for adolescents who are being bullied
An increase is self esteem due to increased attention
Contemplating, attempt, or committing suicide
School absenteeism and academic problems
Aggressive behaviour
If a youth witnesses bullying occurring they should....
Write a signed, heartfelt letter to a teacher or trusted adult
Report it to a teacher or school staff
Befriend the bully and join in when the bullying occurs
Fight the bully themselves
We, as teaching professionals, should model the online behaviour that we expect to see from our students
Students only target other students as the victims of their cyber-bullying
