Cyberbullying

Being chronically online has left many kids and teenagers vulnerable to doxing, which is a form of cyberbullying that involves posting or revealing a person’s private information online to incite further harassment. According to recent research, over one in 10 high school students have engaged in doxing. The study also shows that girls are more likely to engage in social doxing, while boys are more likely to conduct hostile doxing to humiliate or scare their victims. 

Artificial Intelligence is changing our world for the better as it’s now being used to advance transportation, assist researchers to develop cures for illnesses, and provide scientists with relevant data to make important discoveries. However, many consider AI to be a double-edged sword. Though it comes with multiple benefits, there’s also the fact that it has the potential to harm mankind. Most people fear that AI is not only causing a decline in human skill development, but it’s also being used to spread false or malicious information to tarnish a person’s reputation.

Prom is a rite of passage for teenagers, and for many people, this semi-formal school event brings back memories of dressing up in fancy clothes and having a good time with friends. While most teens have a good time during prom season, there are others who only have bad memories about it because of the bullying that they experienced on what should have been a happy occasion. Some think that bullying at school dances only happens in the movies, but many teens are harassed, cruelly pranked, or even physically assaulted in real-life proms.

With families gearing up for holiday break that will lead into the New Year, bullying may be the last thing on their minds. They may assume the risks of bullying will decline during this time, giving them a much-needed break from the issue. However, the research shows that isn’t the case, as many kids are bullied when school is on break, making it a great time to focus on what can be done to help prevent and address the situation now, during break and into the New Year when school resumes.

It’s not just teachers, parents, and victims of bullying who are putting up a fight to end this harmful form of abuse. Today, celebrities, influencers, and top athletes alike are doing their share to nip it in the bud. Take the case of Marcus Rashford—a soccer player from Manchester United and the English national team. He is an avid defender of children’s rights, having launched a campaign against child food poverty that embraced bullying experiences that are related to socioeconomic status. He also uses his social media channels to promote kindness and extend compassion to those who have been victims. If you’d love to know more about Marcus Rashford and other elite athletes who are using their fame for a good cause, read on!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to examine some of the crucial factors surrounding this hot-button issue. Bullying touches families from coast to coast and in all demographic areas. The more we can shed light on it and learn to understand it, the better equipped we will be as a nation to help prevent it from happening.

Up to 50%  of the US workforce is working from home at least part-time, but if you thought that remote work was an excellent way to field off bullying behaviors, think again! The Workplace Bullying Institute reports that over 43% of remote workers say they have been bullied, with 35% of them saying this has happened in virtual meetings and 15% reporting that the negative behaviors occurred during private virtual meetings.

Giftiply’s goal is dependent on creating connections between our amazing partners and our readers, customers, and those looking to join important causes. Foundational and truly life-changing, Stand for the Silent is an incredible anti-bullying organization that works with students, teachers, and parents alike to stamp out peer-to-peer cruelty. Stand for the Silent works to create positive spaces where kids and teens can learn and socialize safely.

The mental health of students is a topic not often discussed or addressed in the school setting, particularly when related to bullying, and can be detrimental to the students’ overall experience.