Why has cyberbullying increased over the years?

The number of children and young people tormented by online trolls has increased by 88% in five years, according to a report by a leading children's charity. read more

ChildLine has experienced a 33% increase in contact from children feeling suicidal and says victims of cyberbullying can struggle to cope. Photograph: T.M.O.Pictures/Alamy The number of children suffering at the hands of cyberbullies has sharply increased, with victims often left in despair and struggling to cope, according to ChildLine. read more

The rise in these bullying statistics is likely due to a fairly recent form of bullying seen in recent years called cyber bullying. This type of bullying has gotten immense media attention over the past few years sighting instances of cyber bullying pushed too far, and in many cases leading to cases of teen suicide or death. read more

Heiblum believes that it is important for adolescents to find confidantes, explaining that it has to be more than a nonchalant, “you need to go to the school counselor,” sort of experience. read more