PSA+Script

Script:

A- When was the last time you thought your text or email could have hurt the person who was receiving it?

M- Have you ever sent or received a nasty message?

Z- What did you do about it?

A- It's called cyberbullying.

M- Cyberbullying involves teens using technology to harass or embarrass their peers.

Zoom on Rachael texting. "Why are you are so ugly and fat" to Brianna*

Z- 38% of young people have experience or known people who have been cyberbullied.

See Rachael hit SEND*

A- Out of those 38%, 39% has experienced cyberbullying once or twice.

Brianna's phone vibrates*

M- Victims of cyberbullying are most likely have low-self esteem.

Brianna opens message and reads it starts crying and pouting*

Z- Cyberbullying is no joke, in fact 8% of cyber bullying victims have considered ending their own life.

Brianna looking at the pill bottle*

A- But what should you do about cyberbullying?

M- When someone's being cyberbullied, one can not respond to the text messages.

Z- The vicim can document the conversations held between them.

A- If all else fails, one can block the bully completely.


 * Brianna blocking the number*

M- But if you are being bullied please go talk to an adult you trust.


 * Brianna walking to the counclers office*

Z- This can be a teacher, parent, councler, or any other trusted adult.

A- Asking someone for help does NOT mean there is something wrong with you.

Brianna talking to councler*

M- If you find that telling an adult and blocking the bully isn't helping and you are considering talking your own life, please know you are not alone and call this number.

**Fade to black*

*Suicide number appear*

Z- *Voice over while saying the number*

NUMBER-> 1-800-SUICIDE