Spot The Signs of Cyberbullying

Bullying occurs in schools across the globe. The prevalence of digital devices and the internet even ensures bullying can find its way into homes when the bully is not physically present.

A study from the World Health Organization found that roughly one in six schoolaged children face cyberbullying. A survey of teenagers in the United States indicated that up to 46 percent of children have encountered abusive online behaviors, according to the Pew Research Center.

Recognizing that cyberbullying is taking place is not always so easy. Here are some common physical and emotional warning signs of cyberbullying, courtesy of StopBullying. gov and the Cyberbulling Research Center.