Implementing prevention programs to limit cyber-bullying in junior and intermediate grades

In this study I explore the benefits of current proactive cyber-bullying prevention programming used in elementary educational communities. In recent years cyber-bullying has become a new phenomenon due to quickly advancing digital world we live in. The purpose of the research is to question: How is a sample of junior-intermediate teachers teaching about cyber-bullying as a component of their formal curriculum, and what outcomes do they observe from their students both inside and outside of the classroom? My data consisted of two semi-structured interviews with teachers from Trillium Lakelands District School Board and York Region District School Board, both with many years experiencing dealing with proactive prevention of cyber-bullying and community building. The findings highlighted the importance of proactive programming, educating students of the negative effects of cyber-bullying, benefits of building a community, and increased presence of authoritative figures, such as, police and administration to aid in the prevention of cyber-bullying in educational communities among junior and intermediate students