We often hear comments such as “Bullying has now gone online” or “With all the social media, cyberbullying is now a big problem among our youth.” These comments suggest that cyberbullying is a common phenomenon.

Is Cyberbullying on the rise?

Cyberbullying tends to occur together with traditional bullying (verbal, relational, physical). One who experience being cyberbullied also tends to experience the other types of bullying. The digital devices only provide an additional platform where bullying can carry on.

Where does cyberbullying usually takes place at?