Mobilizing educators, parents, students, and others to combat online social aggressionWelcome to this web site! Cyberbullying is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices.
Cyberbullying is emerging as one of the more challenging issues facing educators and parents as young people embrace the Internet and other mobile communication technologies.
Cyberthreats are a related concern. A cyberthreat is online material that threatens or raises concerns about violence against others, suicide, or other self-harm. There are two kinds: Direct threats are actual threats to hurt someone or commit suicide. Distressing material provides clues that the person is emotionally upset and may be considering hurting someone, hurting him or herself or committing suicide.
Updated Edition - Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Aggression, Threats, and Distress
Information and Resources for Educators
Articles:
- Educator's Guide to Cyberbullying
- Cyberbully and Cyberthreats Presentation Notes
- Cyberbullying Legislation and Policies: Where are the Boundaries of the “Schoolhouse Gate” in the New Virtual World?
- A Briefing for Educators: Online Social Networking Communities and Youth Risk
- I Can't See You - You Can't See Me: How the Use of Information and Communication Technologies can Impact Responsible Behavior
Resource:
CyberbullyNOT Poster
Information for Parents
Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats
Brief Parent GuideInformation for Students
Student’s Guide to Cyberbullying
Student’s Guide to Cyberthreats
