Young people think friends are more at risk
Young people are aware of the risks of cyberbullying but perceive others as being more at risk than themselves. Young women are more vulnerable to this perception than young men. This is the finding...
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What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is like playground bullying, but it’s done either online or with cell phones. It can take the form of individual harassment, public humiliation, or both. The viral...
View ArticleStudents with Influence Over Peers Reduce School Bullying by 30 Percent – End...
“Students with Influence Over Peers Reduce School Bullying by 30 Percent” Why change the method of bullying prevention? Students who have social influence over their peers have far greater impact on...
View ArticleProtect Your Kids from Cyberbullying
1 in 3 kids say they have been a victim of cyberbullying. That is a staggering statistic. If that 1 in 3 is not your child already, likely, it could be your child at some point. Unfortunately, children...
View ArticleCyberbullying Knows No Stereotypes
When people think of cyberbullying, they often think of tweens or teens sitting at the computer being tossed rude remarks. However, cyberbullying is not only limited to young people. Many individuals,...
View ArticleNew Proposed Cyberbullying Law in New York
In Ulster County, NY, cyberbullying is being taken seriously. On Tuesday, January 9, 2016, a new local law was proposed in Ulster County, NY to protect against cyberbullying, the act of intentionally...
View ArticleCyberbullied Teen Called “Fat Whale” Saves the Whales
A cyberbullied teen from Texas is making the news this week! Dannie McMillan’s bully, who is her high school classmate, went as far as making a whole Twitter account with the sole intent of making fun...
View ArticleCyberbullying Around the World
If you think cyberbullying isn’t a worldwide problem, think again. Cyberbullying isn’t a problem limited to specific countries. In fact, there are some countries you wouldn’t expect to have so many...
View ArticleCompany Adds Cyberbullying Coverage to Policy
One company truly understands the reality of the risk of cyberbullying. Chubb Personal Risk Services has added cyberbullying to its U.S. Masterpiece Family Protection policy, according to Chubb’s...
View ArticleMonica Lewinsky Discusses the Implications of Public Shaming
Has cyberbullying become a norm in society? In her most recent TED talk – The Prince of Shame – Monica Lewinsky discusses her experiences with public shaming in the eyes of the media, referring to...
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