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    Cyberbullying: Preserve Evidence and Get Support

    If bullying happens online, save relevant evidence, use the platform’s reporting tools and involve a trusted person who can help you make a safe plan.

    By ZoraSafe · Content reviewed · Originally published

    What cyberbullying means

    Cyberbullying involves harmful behavior through digital channels, including messages, social posts or shared content. Response depends on the situation and the safety of the person targeted.

    Sources: StopBullying.gov: Report cyberbullying

    Practical first steps

    1. Avoid escalating the exchange. Save dates, account names, messages and screenshots where safe.
    2. Use the service’s reporting and blocking tools. Keep reporting reference numbers.
    3. Tell a trusted adult, school or appropriate support person when a child is involved.
    4. Report threats or immediate danger to appropriate local authorities. Do not download or circulate sexual images of minors as evidence.

    Sources: StopBullying.gov: Report cyberbullying

    Support without punishment

    Listen without blaming the person who asks for help. Review privacy settings together, but do not make disclosure feel like a reason to lose all access to friends or support. If you are concerned about someone’s wellbeing, seek qualified local help.

    Sources: FTC: Kids and cell phones; StopBullying.gov: Report cyberbullying

    Sources and product references

    Reviewed 2026-10-07. Source dates and scope matter; a linked source supports the associated guidance, not every claim about every product.

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