Cyberpest

Running Head: CYBERPEST

CyberPest: CyberStalking, CyberHarressment & CyberBullying

Table of Contents

I. Cyber-Stalking 3

Definition 3

History 3

Statistics 4

Legislation 4

II. Cyber-Harassment 5

Definition 5

History 5

Statistics 6

Legislation 7

III. Cyber-Bullying 8

Definition 8

History 8

Statistics 9

Legislation 9

IV. Prevention 10

Children 10

Parental Tools 11

Educational Aid 12

Where to go for Help 13

References 14

Cyber-Pest: Cyber-Stalking, Cyber-Harassment & Cyber-Bullying

I. Cyber-Stalking

Definition

Cyber-stalking is a criminal phenomenon that can damage the reputation of a man viciously. What's behind this form of digital psycho-terror and how to defend themselves as victims, we explain on this page. Cyber-Stalking refers to a concept, in which the classic stalking is transferred to the realm of the Internet. The Internet and other digital communications media are so exploited, the victim psychologically to put pressure on him to hurt or in another form (Fick, 2009). The perpetrators take advantage of the fact that she can act in these media, in relative anonymity and that they reach through the great expansion of the Internet a wide audience - which conversely increases the psychological pressure on their victims.

History

The motives for this form of psychological terror are varied: unrequited love is one of them, like revenge, hate, violated honor, or even a mental disorder of the offender. It has been around since the wide usage of internet began in the 21st century. Cyber-Stalking has become more common after year 2005, when most social website started to be a common place for meeting. In the majority of cases observed, or were perpetrators and before the start of stalking victims personally or intimately known. However, there are also other cases that are repeated and even celebrities are victims of stalking by "fans" (Marcum, Higgins, Freiburger & Ricketts, 2010).

Statistics

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