Online bullying has become a common event, with a 2017 Pew Research Center study reporting 66% of Americans have witnessed online harassment, and 41% of Americans reported being harassed themselves.1 The use of social media platforms to make repeated unwanted contact with the target is increasing among both adults and minors. The individuals engaged in the bullying behavior can be acquaintances, family members or strangers online. Bullies have been known to create multiple anonymous accounts to circumvent being banned, and target individuals across multiple platforms.

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