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The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.  Cyberbullying can be defined as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.”

New Resource for May 2013! Activities for Teens: Ten Ideas for Youth to Educate Their Community about Cyberbullying

New Research Summary! The Influence of Peers, Parents, and Educators on Cyberbullying Offending

Updated as of April 2013 – Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws Fact Sheet

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    • My Advice to Teens about Instagram May 13, 2013
      Instagram is great. I use it and like it very much, for a number of reasons. Even though I have to view it through the lens of “online safety” given my work and professional passion, I still completely support (and am excited about) its widespread and growing adoption by teens (and adults). Similar to other  ...The post My Advice to Teens about Instagram app […]
    • Cyberbullying and a Man on a Motorcycle May 9, 2013
      I was driving home from work the other evening, a little bit earlier than usual because it was one of the nicest days that we have had this spring here in Wisconsin and I wanted to enjoy some of it not staring at a computer monitor. I stopped to pick up my three-year-old from his  ...The post Cyberbullying and a Man on a Motorcycle appeared first on Cyberbul […]
    • Anti-Bullying Youth Rally at Schools April 22, 2013
      Pep rallies for our middle and high school athletic teams have been going on for decades, and are always great ways to get fired up about the sports season, or the next big game.  They serve multiple purposes, all of which are quite important.  For one, it really heightens school spirit – and if I  ...The post Anti-Bullying Youth Rally at Schools appeared fi […]
    • Educating Students about the Consequences of Cyberbullying and Sexting April 8, 2013
      Quite often when you investigate a cyberbullying or sexting incident, you will come to learn that the “offending” parties didn’t fully understand the consequences of their actions or how what they did could have ever resulted in the trouble that they are now facing. Maybe they didn’t think that what they were doing was that  ...The post Educating Students ab […]
    • From Nick News: Do you Know a Kid Hero? March 27, 2013
      Calling all kids! Nick News is looking for kids between the ages of 11 and 15 to nominate one of their friends who has been a personal hero to them. Has someone stood up to a bully for you? Do you know someone about your age who has done something amazing to help others? If  ...The post From Nick News: Do you Know a Kid Hero? appeared first on Cyberbullying […]
    • Cyberbullying: Neither an Epidemic nor a Rarity March 21, 2013
      If you pay attention to the news reports of cyberbullying incidents (like we do), you would probably think that these inappropriate online behaviors are happening at epidemic levels. When we first started studying cyberbullying over a decade ago, Sameer and I would literally print out any news article we saw that talked about a cyberbullying  ...The post Cyb […]
    • Submit: The Documentary March 11, 2013
      I just previewed the producer’s cut of a new film on the topic of cyberbullying. Admittedly, I was skeptical at first, because I have seen these kinds of productions before and have either been underwhelmed or downright angry at the way the problem was portrayed.  But this effort was different and I think has the  ...The post Submit: The Documentary appeared […]
    • Is it Ok for Educators to Connect with Students on Facebook? March 8, 2013
      Some of you may have seen that we posted a new fact sheet earlier in the week with information for educators and students to keep in mind when connecting via social media. This has been a topic of intense debate on this blog for years and we would love to hear your opinions.  So, before  ...The post Is it Ok for Educators to Connect with Students on Facebook […]

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    • Cyber-bullying on the rise - Bangkok Post May 21, 2013
      Cyber-bullying on the riseBangkok PostAn increasing number of teenagers and families are seeking psychiatric counselling because of online harassment, the Department of Mental Health said. Department deputy director-general Panpimol Wipulakorn said in a statement that cyber-bullying is ... […]
    • Man arrested for anti-gay Twitter threat in Puerto Rico - Jamaica Observer May 21, 2013
      Man arrested for anti-gay Twitter threat in Puerto RicoJamaica ObserverSpecial Agent Moises Quniones says the suspect was taken into custody at home in San Juan on a cyberbullying charge. Joseph Morales Serrano is accused of using the micro-blogging site to post a threatening message directed at activist Pedro Julio ...and more » […]
    • Education key to combating playground cyber bullying - TVNZ May 21, 2013
      Education key to combating playground cyber bullyingTVNZCyber watchdog NetSafe says the way to combat "playground" cyber bullying is to educate school communities on the harm it can cause. The issue has been highlighted after a Christchurch school stood down four students for uploading a photo to Facebook ...and more » […]
    • Man arrested in Puerto Rico for anti-gay Twitter threat - Examiner.com May 20, 2013
      Examiner.comMan arrested in Puerto Rico for anti-gay Twitter threatExaminer.comThe threatening message was made on May 6 which led to a charge of cyber bullying. In the message, Morales references the April 15 bombing at the Boston Marathon. According to the FBI, his Twitter message in Spanish read: “Watch out during the ...and more » […]
    • FBI arrests Puerto Rico man for Twitter threat against well-known gay activist on ... - Windsor Star May 20, 2013
      FBI arrests Puerto Rico man for Twitter threat against well-known gay activist on ...Windsor StarJoseph Morales Serrano was taken into custody at his home in San Juan on a charge of cyberbullying for allegedly posting the threatening message on May 6, according to Special Agent Moises Quinones, a spokesman for the FBI in the U.S. island territory.and more » […]
    • Organizations Coming Together to End Cyberbullying - Watch List News (press release) May 20, 2013
      Organizations Coming Together to End CyberbullyingWatch List News (press release)Several well-known organizations are partnering with Submit the Documentary to expand awareness on the topic of cyberbullying, including The National Federation of Just Communities of WNY Inc., Safe Online Outreach Society, Global Anti-Bullying Autism ...and more » […]
    • Asm. Garcia's Cyber-Bullying Bill Passes State Assembly - Patch.com May 20, 2013
      Asm. Garcia's Cyber-Bullying Bill Passes State AssemblyPatch.com“Cyber-bullying is unique in that it deteriorates the trust between the students and the teacher. Students expect teachers to quickly intervene on their behalf, but our hands are tied,” she said. “Instead of being engaged about the day's lesson, students are ... […]
    • Arrest for anti-gay Twitter threat in Puerto Rico - EDGE Boston May 20, 2013
      Arrest for anti-gay Twitter threat in Puerto RicoEDGE BostonSpecial Agent Moises Quniones says the suspect was taken into custody at home in San Juan on a cyberbullying charge. Joseph Morales Serrano is accused of using the micro-blogging site to post a threatening message directed at activist Pedro Julio ...and more » […]