Definition of CB

Our Definition
Cyberbullying represents any malicious message, text, picture, or comment on social media and other sites (where user interface occurs) directed at a specific person or group. Cyberbullying may manifest itself as both text and multimedia (i.e. GIF, meme, etc.). Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying follows its victims everywhere including their homes, schools, and whereever else internet is available. It may be said that cyberbullying is omnipresent as well as omnipotent. All material used to humiliate and defame a victim will always remain on the internet even if it is deleted.

Other Definitions

 * 1) "Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites." StopBullying.gov
 * 2) ""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 cyberstalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying." (StopCyberbullying.org)
 * 3) "Cyber bullying is bullying through email, instant messaging (IMing), chat room exchanges, Web site posts, or digital messages or images send to a cellular phone or personal digital assistant (PDA) (Kowalski et al. 2008). Cyber bullying, like traditional bullying, involves an imbalance of power, aggression, and a negative action that is often repeated. " (Violence Prevention Works)
 * 4) "Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. By definition, it occurs among young people. When an adult is involved, it may meet the definition of cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking, a crime that can have legal consequences and involve jail time." (Kids Health)