Judy Helm Wright, of Missoula, Montana has become “The Bully Advocate.” As an author, keynote speaker and family educator, she has seen the damage done when bullying occurs.

Her blog http://www.cyberbullyinghelp.com is filled with information and a free report for parents. The goal of the blog is to:

1. Empower the bully to gain empathy and gain new ways of communication
2. Empower the victim or target to gain assertiveness skills and how to set boundaries.
3. Empower the bystander or witness to speak up or find help.
4. Empower the group, school, family or community to adopt a no-bully, respect for all policy.

Out of a fear of losing access to technology many kids and teens do not inform parents and caregivers, teachers or friends they are experiencing problems with cyberbullies.

Although similar to normal bullying in many ways cyberbullying involves the use of cell phones or other technology as a means to harass others.

Cyberbullies use the internet and text messages to embarrass or intimidate another person.

Messages and posts can range from threats of physical harm to disclosing personal information on their victim. The information cyberbullies put out information intended to defame or embarrass their victims.