Abuse Using Technology

Cyberbullying is unwanted and aggressive behavior targeted at a specific person through the internet and other technology. A cyberbully may repeatedly send offensive, insulting, hurtful or threatening text messages to you. S/he may use social media to post rumors or share personal information about you.

Not all states have cyberbullying laws. Many laws that do exist only apply to students or minors since “bullying” is typically associated with children and teens. If you are being cyberbullied and your state doesn’t have a cyberbullying law, it’s possible that the your state’s stalking or harassment laws may apply.

One place you can find cyberbullying laws is on the Cyberbullying Research Center’s website. Another is at stopbullying.gov.