Cyberbullying / Social Media
What is Cyberbullying?
"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking is NEVER called cyberbullying
Common Sense
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. This website is helpful for parents to research and determine the appropriateness of movies, tv shows, video games and the latest information on social media apps students are accessing. (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/)
Additional Resources
*This information is provided as a courtesy for students, parents, and staff members to easily access some general mental health and wellness resources available for assistance outside of school. The resources provided are not affiliated with Hudson City Schools, and are listed for use at your discretion.