This article was co-authored by Klare Heston, LCSW. Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Ohio. She received her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. This article has been viewed 470,134 times.

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To stop cyberbullying, take immediate action by blocking the bully on all online platforms so they can't communicate with you directly anymore. Try to avoid responding to cyberbullying, since the bully's goal is to get a reaction out of you and responding to them is exactly what they want you to do. It can also help to screenshot evidence that you're being harassed so you can easily report the bully to service providers, social media sites, school administrators, your parents, and even the police if you feel truly threatened. For more tips on recognizing cyber bullying and how to stop the harassment, read on!