Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying

Synopsis

Cyberbullying Occurs When Three Components Intersect: Teens, Technology, And Trouble. This Perfect Storm Of Elements Manifests As Harassment, Humiliation, And Hate That Can Follow A Child Everywhere. Drawing On The Author's Own Extensive Research, This Eye-opening Resource Incorporates The Personal Voices Of Youth Affected By Or Involved In Cyberbullying, While Helping Readers Understand The Causes And Consequences Of Online Aggression.-- Cover. This Essential Guide Is Completely Updated With New Research And Evolving Best Practices For Prevention And Response, Including: Summaries Of Recent Legal Rulings Related To Teens And Technology, And Their Implications ; Discussion Of The Responsibilities Of School Personnel, And How That Translates To Policy And Programming ; Guidance On How Educators, Parents, Students, And Law Enforcement Can Work Individually And Collectively To Prevent And Respond To Cyberbullying ; Useful Breakout Boxes Highlighting Strategies You Can Implement ; Practical Resources, Including An Assessment Instrument, Scenarios, And Staff Development Questions.--cover. Bullying: Past, Present And Future-the New Adolescent Aggression -- Teens Online Today: Where And Why -- The Nature And Forms Of Cyberbullying -- What Do We Know About Cyberbullying -- Legal Issues: Protecting Your Students, Your School, And Yourself -- Preventing Cyberbullying -- Responding To Cyberbullying. Sameer Hinduja, Justin W. Patchin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.