PSA Info.

• Identify the topic for your PSA

Teens and social media postings- Almost every teenager has some type of social media account. It is much easier to post something, than to say it to someone’s face (especially if it is an inappropriate or negative remark). Many students fall victim to cyber bullying. The student who is “the bully” often does not think before posting the offensive material. Students need to know that although they think getting a bunch of likes on a picture or post targeting another student is making them popular and is the “cool thing” to do, that they can and should be held accountable for these actions. They need to be made aware of the consequences not only of cyber bullying. 

Research the topic and 3 facts or statistics you will use to shape your PSA.

• http://nobullying.com/cyber-bullying-statistics-2014/

             Over half (52 percent) off young people report being cyber bullied.

• http://nobullying.com/cyber-bullying-statistics-2014/

An astounding 95 percent of teens who witnessed bullying on social media report that others, like them, have ignored the behavior.

• http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/aug/21/facebook-bullying-sentence-teenage-girl

Keeley Houghton, 18, of Malvern, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to three months in a young offenders' institution after she posted a message saying that she would kill Emily Moore. She pleaded guilty to harassment.

• Identify the Audience for your PSA (Teens, Teachers, Administrators, or Parents)

Audience: Teenagers