Introduction Historical records demonstrate that bullying is not a new phenomenon and continues to be a contemporary problem affecting many individuals daily. The twenty-first century saw the rapid rise of technology, internet access, and usage on social media platforms, introducing a new era of communication and interaction within a digital space. Unfortunately, the misuse of technology has created a new form of bullying, referred to as cyberbullying. “Bullying” is traditionally regarded as a deliberate and repeated act of aggressive behaviour in a physical space, with a power imbalance between the victim and the bully. On the other hand, “Cyberbullying” adheres to the exact definition but generally with the use of the internet and other digital …show more content…
Civil laws may also apply to seek compensation against the perpetrator. The Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 contains violations that prevent the misuse of telecommunications devices. Section 474.17 defines using telecommunications to menace, harass, or hoax another person as an offence and not by the type of online use or communication content. The act mentions how a crime is committed if it goes further to hurt or kill in section 474.15. The Online Safety Act 2021 is another Commonwealth act that establishes the eSafety’s Commissioner to provide a complaint system and work with social media companies to investigate, prevent, and remove cyberbullying content. Furthermore, every state legislature has its act in dealing with other offences such as assault, stalking, harassment, defamation, etc. Unfortunately, Australian laws have trouble keeping up with technological advancements, ultimately creating gaps in the legal system to resolve the …show more content…
The challenge on social media networks and chat rooms is associated with the issues of anonymity and identity. In the case of cyberbullying, it is common for the culprit to remain anonymous and untraceable to act with impunity. The culprit may try to hide their identity by using a fake email address or operating under a pseudonym to create a power and control imbalance with the target. The Megan Meier incident illustrates how anyone can work anonymously under a pseudonym, giving them the power to act viciously. The incident involved the mother of Megan’s friend, who created a fake Myspace account under 16-year-old ‘Joshua Evan’ to befriend her flirtatiously and then spread false rumours. Another example that allows the perpetrator to remain anonymous is using mobile phones. The bullies can turn off caller identity to make it impossible for victims to recognise the caller and the phone number used to call/text. Although there are many ways to conceal a perpetrator’s identity when using technological devices, telecommunication, and paid service providers can trace the IP address linked to the perpetrator, disclosing their details. Even though service providers and platforms can reveal personal information, it is implausible they will cooperate with investigations due to strict policies on the confidentiality and privacy of users or if the user is in
Cyberbullying is generally geared towards the younger generation of the youth, however, there has been cases where adults have been victims as well. In 2008 there was a case of cyberbullying that was carried out by a Missouri mom Lori Drew where she concentrated a public spotlight on the damage and abuse that speech in social media can cause to children and even convinced the advancement of a new legal idea on how to approach to understand that harm and to deal with the harm. The 49 year old Lori Drew created a MySpace account by the name of “Josh Evans,” (Steinhauser, 2008, para. 8-11) who was a teenage boy. The purpose of the creation for this account was to begin a dialogue with her very own 13 year old daughter’s former friend Megan Meier.
In today’s modern world, technology has revolutionized how we communicate, but it also empowers aggressors to easily harass victims. No contact orders prohibit defendant from initiating both direct contact, such as through texting or emailing, but also indirect contact with the victim. Keep in mind that a manipulative abuser may use their children, friends or family to convey messages. No contact orders now prohibit communication through social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. Overall, criminal orders are important legal tools that courts and law enforcement use to keep potential victims safe and potential aggressors at
A pivotal variation between cyberbullying and traditional bullying is that victims of traditional bullying eventually break free from the persistent humiliation. Charlotte Dodds, a criminologist and sociologist, mentions how the speed that different forms of media can travel along with the “permanency of the internet” will only make it easier for the cyberbully to “[humiliate] the victim in the process” (Dodds par. 9). This form of embarrassment can lead to detrimental psychological effects long-term such as everlasting anger and deep-rooted depression. These series of untamed emotions are likely to cause serious mental health conditions such as anxiety, social isolation, low self-esteem and more.
Recent statistics state LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) youth are six times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers (LGBTI Health Organsation, 2017) with over 80% of abuse against LGBTI youth occurring in schools (Bully Zero Australia Foundation, 2017). The bullying and violence against LGBTI youth in schools ultimately has a negative effect on the student’s mental health and school performance. This investigation focuses on ‘How supportive are South Australian high schools of LGBTI students? ,’ detailing the policies and programs schools undertake regarding the education of students and teachers on LGBTI issues. Three questions will be used to examine the issue ‘Why do schools need to support LGBTI students?,’ which will ultimately illustrate the effects of students being marginalised and harassed in a “safe” environment.
This paper seeks to summarize the elements of Florida’s law on cyber bullying. In addition, the types of digital evidence needed to prosecute such a case will also be explained. Further, a new technology within the
Imagine wanting to kill yourself just because some dumb people decide to pick on you every day. It is horrid knowing that 12.1 per cent of students consider suicide yearly from bullying. So today I am arguing that bullying in Australia has been pushed too far away from other events like Covid 19 that we neglect the appalling consequences that bullying can affect us students and teenagers. There are three reasons I want to speak about bullying today: bullying in Australia affects students tremendously, bullying never ceases and affects the economy and lastly, bullying can lead to many suicides and this should be a crime.
Specifically, within the ‘Olivia Melville Case’ and ‘Charlotte Dawson Case’, work to an intermediate level of indicating the harshness of cyberbullying. The strengths of these cases include increased awareness and public discourse, whereas the limitations encompass ongoing harassment and victim blaming. Hence, these strengths and challenges synergise to achieve large social media attention and improved legislation, but do not effectively resolve the issue and can cause post-traumatic
In today's digital age, social media and other online platforms have become a part of our daily lives. While these platforms have undoubtedly brought about many benefits, they have also given rise to a new form of bullying known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined as the use of electronic communication to bully, harass, or intimidate others. This type of bullying has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and it is important to work toward its eradication. In this essay, I will discuss why it is essential to work toward the deletion of cyberbullying.
The rapid proliferation of information technology has led to a significant rise in the number of people who use the internet in one way or another. With the growth in the number of persons who have an internet connection; certain individuals have begun to exploit this resource through the unethical practice of Identity theft. As more and more individuals are posting their personal information online, cybercriminals are stealing this information with the aim of assuming the victim's identity so as to either obtain financial advantage or benefits that are associated with the victim (Jewkes, 2013). The act of stealing other people's identity cannot be considered as ethical because it violates the victim's right to privacy.
The Internet has provided a cover and mask for cyberbullies and members of society who would otherwise be too scared to speak their negative thoughts in real life. To illustrate, an individual may have spent a countless amount of time working on something they are proud of, only to be belittled by a disheartening comment left by someone they have never met before. Axworthy, author of the article “The Internet and Global Human Rights” believes and states that there should be rules governing the Internet: “The Internet should not be a law-free-zone” (Axworthy 180). While this statement is true, it is only carried out to a certain extent. Anything that is a crime in the real world should be a crime online.
To commence my second paragraph, I state that bullies cause most of the harm , but, bystanders, only cause a small amount. The reason that bullies are so brusque, is the fact, that their home life is usually appalling. Bullies are unscrupulous, because they harm people in many different forms. They do this, by using physical harm, verbal harm, emotional harm, and by using
Discuss the various antecedent organisation factors that can lead to bullying There are numerous antecedent organisation factors that result in bullying within the workplace. One of the antecedent organisation factors is that of the constant changing nature of work. With the world constantly growing and expanding, organisations are reducing their expenditure and expecting more of their employees. This places greater pressure on everybody else as a result (Kompier & Cooper, 1999). Bullying has frequently being associated with a stressful and negative working environment.
In the ever changing nature of society, technology has become an everyday part of life for children in Australia. However, this emergence of technology has also opened up these children to something a lot more sinister: cyberbullying. A recent article by Wilson (2016, April 16) for news.com has discussed this so-called ‘scourge’ of cyberbullying in Australia wherein victims have experienced false rumours, ridicule, and the doctoring of images in order to cause humiliation. Price & Dalgleish (2010) also discussed this issue and outlined cyberbullying as being an extension of ‘typical’ bullying that occurs through technology (i.e. internet and mobile phones) in order to cause emotional distress to someone through “threats, social exclusion tactics,
This study proved that given the amount of time that adolescents are on computers unsupervised whether it be at home or in public libraries those who cyberbully are most often the ones that were prior victims to cyberbullying themselves. This study would benefit in research for “affects cyberbullying has on adolescents because it gives reasons to why cyberbullying bully in the first place. Although with was full of useful information it would have been more beneficial to monitor social media sites that the kids were using verses how long the kids were on the internet. In doing so, it would have supported their theory of cyberbullies being vicitam of bullying as
Most of these data are stored online, hacking a storage device could provide therefore numerous of identities to use. Furthermore, many services are arranged online, as explained earlier. When a criminal obtains personal data, he can easily use