Statistics: 


Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.

More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online.

Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or through the internet. 

Well over half of these teens do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs. 

The Cyber bullying Research Center also did a series of survey that found these cyber bullying statistics: 

• Over 80 percent of teens use cellphones regularly, making it the most important form of teachnology and a common medium for cyber bullying. 
• About half of young people have experienced some form of cyber bullying, and 10 to 20 percent experience it regularly.
• Mean, hurtful comments and spreading rumors are the most common type of cyber bullying
• Girls are at least likely as boys to be cyber bullies or their victims. 
• Boys are more likely to be threatened by cyber bullies than girls
• Cyber bullying affects all races
• Cyber bullying victims are more likely to have low self-esteem and considers suicide. 

Sources: 

Richard Webster, Harford County Examiner, "From cyber bullying to sexting: What on your kids' cell?" [online]

i-SAFE Inc., "Cyber Bullying: Statistics and Tips" [online]

Cyberbullying Research Center, "Summary of our cyberbullying research from 2004-2010" [online]

National Crime Prevention Council, "Cyberbullying" [online]