1 of 3 Teens and 1 of 6 Preteens Are Victims of Cyber Bullying CHICAGO IL, August 17 — As Illinois’ kids prepare to go back to school, national law enforcement leaders released a poll showing that one in three teens and one in six preteens have been victims of cyber bullying. The leaders estimate that more than 13 million children – including half a million in Illinois – aged 6 to 17 were victims of cyber bullying. More than 2 million of those victims nationwide told no one about being attacked.