What is Cyberviolence?

Project Definition of Cyberviolence: 

Cyberviolence refers to online behavior that constitutes or leads to harm against the psychological and/or emotional, financial, physical state of an individual or group. Although cyberviolence occurs online it can begin offline and/or have serious offline consequences. More properly understood, gender-based cyberviolence refers to misogynistic behaviour that can flow on and off line.


Please note that this definition is a work-in-progress. As we continue researching and doing work to prevent and eliminate cyberviolence, we may edit and/or update this definition. We welcome your insights, and we invite you to include your own definitions in the comments section below.