Definition
Cyber harassment “involves the use of communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging and instant messaging to repeatedly intimidate or harass others.”

Things to look for:
Insulting or threatening emails, text messages, or posts
Spreading embarrassing or private photos online
Impersonating an individual on social media
Creating a website, forum, or group to insult or demean others
Blackmailing an individual with private information
Tricking someone into revealing personal information
Ways to Prevent and Intervene
For Survivors (you know what’s best, these are suggestions and they may not work in your situation):

It’s not your fault
Leave the online conversation
Keep evidence of the harassment through screenshots or written information
Report harassment on the social media site used
Inform the police if harassment involves criminal offences such as threats of violence, sexual exploitation, identity theft, or defamation
If within an education setting, contact school administrators
Block contact from the perpetrator
For Friends, Family, and Co-Workers of Cyber Harassment Victims

Talk to the victim, and let them know they do not have to deal with cyber harassment alone
Support them in documenting the harassment and reporting to the police
Provide opportunities for the victim and allow them to choose how they address the cyber harassment
If someone you know is perpetrating cyber harassment, speak with them about how their behaviour is harmful
If someone you know continues to perpetrate cyber harassment, consider reporting their actions to the police, school administrators, or workplace supervisors.