What to Do | Cyberbullying and Online Harassment

What to Do if You Are Cyberbullied

Call 911 for immediate help if there's been a crime or someone's at risk of harm.

If someone's contemplating suicide, contact the at 988.

TTY users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Is It Cyberbullying or Harassment?

Cyberbullying is a form of harassment that takes place online. If the issue you're experiencing is not on a digital or mobile platform, it's not cyberbullying. If you're being harassed in person, we can help. Learn more in the Harassment Resources section of the page.

What to Do if You Experience Cyberbullying

Don't respond.
Gather evidence (take screenshots, save emails and direct messages).
Block the person.
Alert the (see steps for some popular social media sites below).
Contact the appropriate university office for help or to report the cyberbullying.
- If you aren't sure who to contact, reach out to the Office of the Ombudsperson or the Center for Student Assistance for guidance.
- You can file a report on the Student Conduct website. There are many options depending on the type of incident.
If the cyberbullying has risen to the level of a crime, report it to law enforcement.
- Call 911 in an emergency situation.
- 麻豆精品 Police and Public Safety (non-emergency): 815-753-1212 or niupd@niu.edu.
- DeKalb Police Department (non-emergency): 815-748-8400 or dekalb.police@cityofdekalb.com.

Addressing Cyberbullying on Social Media

Facebook

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the person who posted the offensive content.

Instagram

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Twitter

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Snapchat

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TikTok

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Discord

Report bullying/harassment to your server admin.
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Harassment Resources

If you are the victim of harassment, the following reporting resources are available:

File a discrimination / harassment claim with the Ethics and Compliance Office.
Report an incident to Student Affairs.
File a formal grievance as a student.

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