Keynote Addresses

Both Dr. Hinduja and Dr. Patchin are available for keynote addresses for workshops, training sessions, or conferences. They have done keynotes that have been anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes in length for crowds ranging from 25 to over 1,200.

Educator Briefing: Beginner
(60-75 minutes)

This presentation is designed to bring educators up to speed on the Internet-related issues facing adolescents today that may impact their classrooms. It covers a basic overview of the online technologies utilized by children and teens, and provides numerous real-world examples of cyberbullying that help to stress the seriousness of this problem. If you don't know much about cyberbullying (or even technology), this is the presentation for you.

Cyberbullying for Educators: Advanced
(60-90 minutes)

For those who already know what cyberbullying is, Drs. Hinduja and Patchin offer several presentations that dig into the information more deeply. They spend the majority of the time focusing intensely on one of the following topics: Cyberbullying Prevention, Responding to Cyberbullying, Legal Issues for Educators, and Online Social Networking Safety. In addition to these areas of emphasis, advanced presentation can be customized to the needs of your district.

Educator Briefing: Cyberbullying Prevention
Educator Briefing: Responding to Cyberbullying Incidents
Educator Briefing: Cyberbullying Legal Issues
Educator Briefing: Online Social Networking Safety (MySpace, Facebook, etc.)

Half-day Educator Workshop
(3 classroom hours)

The half-day workshop is designed to be an "executive summary" of sorts. Much ground is covered in a short amount of time. Time is spent discussing what cyberbullying is, along with appropriate prevention and response strategies.

Full-day Educator Workshop (6 classroom hours)

This is our most popular workshop for educators. Schools can bring in either Dr. Patchin or Dr. Hinduja (depending on availability) to spend the day with teachers, counselors, and administrators. All aspects of cyberbullying are covered; that is, each of the Educator Briefings previously described is covered in detail. Plenty of time is available throughout the day to discuss issues specific to your district. After participating in this comprehensive workshop, educators will be able to:

• Identify popular online environments among adolescents today and recognize various forms of cyberbullying;
• Understand the potential emotional, psychological, and behavioral consequences of cyberbullying;
• Identify how adolescents are using social networking Web sites and teach youth how to use social networking responsibly;
• Know how to respond to cyberbullying incidents and the extent to which school personnel can get involved in cases that involve electronic communication (on or off campus);
• Describe the current legal issues concerning cyberbullying;
• Know the necessary elements of a comprehensive school cyberbullying policy;
• Recognize warning signs and identify important strategies for preventing cyberbullying; and,
• Much, much more.

Book Discussion Groups

The Center can help you use our book Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying as a workbook to educate staff in your district. It includes over 150 "Supplemental Staff Development Questions" (about 20 for each chapter) and is included in Resource L (pages 228-237). You might convene a book discussion group where staff meet weekly or bi-weekly to discuss each chapter. This is often done in conjunction with an educator or community presentation: after everyone has read the book, either Dr. Hinduja or Dr. Patchin (depending on availability) can come to your district, supplement the written information with a multimedia presentation, and provide time for discussion and questions. If you are interested in ordering a large number of books, let us know and the Center will contact the publisher to obtain a discounted rate for you.

Comprehensive Community-Wide Cyberbullying Program

Are you interested in a cyberbullying "full-court press"? Start by completing the "Cyberbullying Report Card" located on page 216 of our book. Once you have identified specific areas of concern, do something about them! Have key personnel read the book and respond to the discussion questions and staff development questions. Next, schedule a student assembly, full-day educator workshop, and corresponding community presentation for parents and other concerned stakeholders. Invite the community stakeholders to participate in a book discussion group convened by staff in the district who have already read the book, and evaluate their comprehension of the material. Following this intensive education, all parties involved should be on the same page and much better equipped to deal with most cyberbullying incidents.

Elementary Student Assembly
(45-60 minutes)

This presentation introduces elementary-aged students, usually 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders, to issues associated with the responsible use of technology. It encourages them to be open with their parents about what they are doing online, and teaches them to be wise when posting information or interacting with others on the Internet.

Middle/Intermediate School Assembly
(45-60 minutes)

In this presentation middle-school students learn that cyberbullying is not acceptable under any circumstances, and that any type of bullying is a serious matter. They also point out how cyberbullying is actually much easier to document and track than other forms of bullying and therefore is often more likely to lead to consequences. In addition, they encourage victims of cyberbullying or those who witness cyberbullying to talk to an adult they trust.

High School Assembly
(45-60 minutes)

For students in high school, this presentation stresses the importance of online reputations and the (mis)use of Facebook and MySpace. Adolescents need to know that what they post or send in cyberspace will remain there for a long time - even after they delete those provocative pictures or inappropriate messages. It then covers the negative implications that stem from carelessness or foolishness on the Internet, and how it can affect athletic participation, college admission, work opportunities, and social relationships.

Student Leader Program
(60-90 minutes)

Designed for upper-class students in leadership roles, this interactive presentation empowers youth to take a stand against online cruelty and encourages key students to play a role in creating and maintaining a school culture that condemns bullying in all of its forms. It discusses in detail relevant issues of communication, integrity, and being a good role model.

Sexting Presentation
(45-60 minutes)

Sexting is “the sending or receiving of sexually-explicit or sexually-suggestive images or video via a cell phone.” Most commonly, the term has been used to describe incidents where teenagers take nude or semi-nude (e.g., topless) pictures of themselves and distribute those pictures to others using their cell phones. The images are often initially sent to romantic partners or interests but find their way into the hands of others, which ultimately is what creates major problems. We provide examples and share stories about this trend, and discuss why youth participate in it from a emotional, psychological, and developmental perspective. We also then discuss the latest research findings and cover the legal and criminal issues that are implicated. Finally, we share in detailing what schools and families can do to prevent and respond to sexting incidents.

Safe and Responsible Social Networking Presentation
(45-60 minutes)

This presentation is designed for youth professionals who want to help adolescents make wise choices when participating on Facebook and similar social networking sites. First, a foundation of the positives of online social networking is laid while also exploring the developmental, emotional, and psychological reasons why teens have gravitated towards extensive communication in these environments. Then discussed are a number of hard-hitting case studies that illuminate how youth have carelessly or unwittingly sabotaged their future and undermined their athletic participation, college admission, work opportunities, and social relationships through unwise postings and Internet use. Finally, guidance is provided as to how to work with this population to enhance positive and appropriate interaction online.

Parent and Community Presentation
(60-75 minutes)

Designed for parents and community partners, this presentation provides a broad overview of adolescent technological concerns, including social networking Web sites and cyberbullying. The specific content of the presentation can be customized to the interests of the group. This is a perfect presentation for libraries, parent/teacher groups, churches, and other neighborhood groups.

Below are a few testimonials from attendees at our workshops and presentations.

Your seminar on Cyberbullying was one of the best seminars that I have attended in several years. The information was very pertinent to my middle school students and very up to date. This made the seminar very relevant. Also, that fact that you allowed us plenty of opportunities to ask questions and have discussions on the different topics you were talking about. You treated us all like professionals, with respect. Barbara Zarzycki, Mohave Valley Elementary School District

Dr. Patchin, wow, what a tremendous presentation!!!! Such energy and passion you have for protecting children. The remarks and evaluations for your class were through the roof. I can definitely see us asking you to come back and present again. Les Kerr, Unit Chief, Law Enforcement Relations Unit, United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri

Dr. Hinduja's workshop on cyberbullying was one of the highlights of our first-ever Answers Summit.  Numerous contributors mentioned to me that they found the presentation insightful and appreciated hearing from one of the foremost experts in the field.  If we knew that our contributors would have so many questions for Dr. Hinduja we would have increased the time allotted for his workshop.  Not only did Dr. Hinduja educate our community about the issue of cyberbullying but he provided pertinent real-life examples of the practice and offered suggestions for combatting the problem.  I would recommend him to any online community which would like to stop this destructive behavior. Matthew Crowder, Community Coordinator, Answers.com

I enjoyed your cyberbullying workshop in North Carolina today.  It was very well organized, clear, and reflected your obviously extensive knowledge of the subject.  You also responded to questions very sensitively, and I was particularly impressed with how respectfully you interacted with [a sixteen-year-old in the audience].  As I told you at the end, of the hundreds of professional presentations I've heard in my 37 year career, yours was clearly in the top 5%.  I've also ordered your book and look forward to learning more about this important subject. C. Drew Edwards, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Child Psychologist and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology, Wake Forest University

Dr. Sameer Hinduja has pieced together a very informative and professional research study pertaining to cyber bullying, which should be perused by all teachers, administrators, and district supervisors throughout the world.  In his esteemed research he offers tremendous insight into and support for the lives of our youth of today.  Raising awareness of cyber bullying is a must!  Thanks to Dr. Hinduja’s work, we move forward to teach the users of technology to use the internet more and more responsibly. Michael Busekrus, Principal, St. John Vianney School, Kailua, HI

The State of Maryland was fortunate to receive funding from the Anti-Defamation League to host a one-day workshop for educators on the prevention of cyber bullying.  The Maryland State Department of Education jointly hosted the training in one of our local school systems with representatives from all school systems in Maryland being invited. Dr. Sameer Hinduja provided an enlightening and engaging keynote address.  He is extremely knowledgeable on the topic, engages his audience, and uses humor to deliver his message on this very serious topic.  Evaluations from the day rated his presentation highly.  I highly recommend him as a presenter.  Please do not hesitate to contact me at (410) 767-0311 if you would like more information. Charles J. Buckler, Director, Student Services and Alternative Programs Branch, Maryland State Department of Education

I found your presentation insightful, informative, and eye opening. I recommend anyone who can attend this workshop should attend. You will not regret attending this session. Deborah Washington, Family Liaison at Aurora West Academy with Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO

When it comes to the subject of cyberbullying, Sameer is a “rock star.” He not only knows this subject inside out, but is able to share his knowledge and relate to his audiences on an amazingly human level. Our high school peer trainers not only walked away with the tools to address and counter cyberbullying…….they walked away feeling as if they had made a friend. A good one! We are already planning on bringing Sameer back to Arizona. Bill Straus, Arizona Regional Director, ADL

Dr. Hinduja's presentation was just what we needed.  He did an excellent job of connecting with our 650 middle schoolers; he spoke their language and got the message across that quick electronic messages can have a lasting impact on others, as well as on one's own future.  His evening presentation with the parents was especially informative.  With visual aids and handouts, Dr. Hinduja did an outstanding job of covering the world of social networking sites and then responding to their questions and concerns.  Overall, we were very pleased, and are even talking about having him come and speak again some time. Tammy Stamm, Assistant Head of Middle School, Pine Crest School, Boca Raton

Dr. Sameer Hinduja did an excellent job during recent presentations at the Indian Valley Local Schools in Ohio. He spoke to all of our students in grades four through twelve as well as to administrators, counselors, computer teachers and other staff members. In addition, he conducted an evening session with parents. The positive feedback we received from all of these groups indicated that Dr. Hinduja opened a lot of eyes about the ever-growing problem of cyberbullying. His statistics and case scenarios were on target for each audience. Most importantly, he supplied every audience with specific strategies for keeping safe in cyberspace. Our district plans to follow up on this issue by implementing many of the suggestions he covered, especially in the area of working closely with parents to stem the growing tide of cyberbullying incidents. I would recommend Dr. Hinduja's presentation to all school districts across the country. Janis Hunter, Curriculum Director, Indian Valley School District

The School District of Lee County thanks Dr. Hinduja for an outstanding workshop on cyberbullying.  The audience included school and district administrators, attorney for the schools, school resource officers from law enforcement agencies, teachers and counselors. He provided exceptional information to a group that had a variety of needs without losing any of his audience. By using a mixture of powerpoints, videos and group activites, he kept everyone engaged, on task and communicated a wealth of pertinent and timely information." Jean Campbell, Coordinator, Safe & Drug-Free Schools, School District of Lee County

Thank you for a very informative, insightful presentation.  I plan on taking this information and helping to make our school district a more cyber-friendly place. School Counselor, Duluth, Minnesota

Dr. Hinduja's presentation on cyberbullying did a great job of outlining issues caused by new technologies. School professionals need to be aware of the problems so that they can be addressed in an appropriate way. Dr. Hinduja had great suggestions for both prevention of problems and steps to take when problems occur. Greg Galtere, Principal, Boyertown Junior High West, Boyertown, PA

I wanted to thank you for information that you provided to us in the presentation on "Sexting." As a law enforcement professional working in the school system we are seeing a uprise in the number of incidents occurring with cyber crimes. The information that you provided was easily understood and showed others in the audience what we are dealing with and what can be done to educate or youth and parents.” You most certainly have spent many hours of research that educated me as well as others in the presentation you provided! Thank you again for the valuable information. Adam Heath, School Resource Officer and Patrol Officer, Abingdon Police Department.

Your presentation was not only interesting, but it redirected the way I have been looking at the issue. I'm not the only one. I have seen all sorts of emails going back and forth from people that are looking at this in a new light. I have seen a flow of fresh ideas on how we should deal with these situations. What you do makes a difference. Thank you for that. Myra Binnicker, Answers.com Quality Program Coordinator

Dr. Hinduja's session was such an eye opener for me because it made me realize that school attendance is not just a simple problem. There are so many complex aspects of why children do not come to school daily. The session on cyberbullying put school attendance at a much deeper level for me. Based on what I learned my colleagues and I are in the process of preparing forums for students, parents, and school staff on the topic of cyberbullying. This is an important topic that all need to be aware of. We don't want any more innocent youth hurting themselves or taking their lives because of this. Thanks Dr. Hinduja you are truly a genius in this area and I'm sure your research has helped a lot of kids and will continue to help them in the future. Dr. Tanya Williams, Coordinator of Attendance and Truancy, Baltimore City Public Schools

Recently I was privileged to attend a seminar on cyberbullying presented by Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. It was two hours extremely well-spent. Dr. Hinduja is an engaging speaker and an expert on this topic. I found myself completely entranced and will be much more alert to this pervasive kind of bullying. I would highly recommend this seminar to students, parents and educators. Karyn Tercy, Counselor, Cathedral Catholic Academy, Honolulu, HI

I just wanted to thank you again for your excellent presentations to our students, teachers and parents. Your information was so helpful. Many students in the Middle School learned new information and had great discussions after they heard your presentation. The Upper School students’ feedback was complimentary – the 12th grade Lead Advisor told me that in some discussions students said that they "cleaned up" their Facebook pages after hearing you. They also appreciated your tone with them – they said you talked to them as "one of them" and were not "preachy." Also, they felt open to receive your information because you knew what you were talking about. Your presentation was one of the most well received, across all groups, of any that we have had at our school. You receive my highest recommendation. Thank you again. Rita Feild, School Counselor, Palmer Trinity School, Miami, Florida.

This was the most useful workshop I have attended in 13 years as an educator. The information about cyberbullying was current, relevant and engaging. Dr. Hinduja's delivery style is easily engaging and authoritative about this subject matter. The workshop inspired me to create a workshop for my staff and students about this important and unfortunately very real topic. Kim Hemingway, Flagstaff High School Counselor, Flagstaff, Arizona

Thanks for a really good workshop. This was the first one in awhile during which I didn't spend time thinking about how I could escape. As a fellow educator, I'm sure you can relate to the experience of sitting in continuing education seminars that you can't wait to get out of. :) Genelle Clark, Bethany Academy English Department

Thank you so much for the time you spent with the students at our school. Several parents and the Principal of our school, Ms. Rogers, told me stories of how you impacted our kids. One 8th grade girl who rarely says anything about her day at school, jumped in the car and said "Mom, we had the most amazing speaker today!" Another 8th grader had the bad idea to talk meanly about a 7th grader that night on Facebook and the 7th grader followed your advice to gather evidence and printed it out and brought it to the principal the next day. Game over! My son who had been arguing with me about me having access to get on his Facebook agreed to let me be his "friend" on that web site. He also went into his account and took himself off several networks and changed his privacy settings to "friends only" as per your advice. Your specific advice and wonderful demeanor touched so many of our children today. We look forward to bringing you back to our school again and again. Your advice is invaluable to children of all ages. Kirsten Flegel, VP Middle School PSTA, North Broward Preparatory School

Cyberbullying is posing a dangerous threat to the youth of our nation, mostly because of the unknown nature of the beast. Most of the adults working in the school system do not understand social networking sites, and other outlets that students are using for online bullying and harassment. Dr. Hinduja's presentation provides the knowledge and preventive education
that school staff and administrators need to tackle this problem, and try to get a grip on it, as it is already spinning wildly out of control. Their website is a wonderful tool for school staff, parents and students to learn about online safety, both in the preventive and reactive stages of cyberbullying and online harassment. Lori Devon Shapiro, Bullying Violence Prevention Program, Office of School Climate and Safety, School District of Philadelphia

Drs. Hinduja and Patchin are not only the most knowledgeable team in the field of cyberbullying right now, they are the most engaging and fun. Their thorough discussion of the legal history of cyberbullying and free speech is fascinating, and is an essential building block of knowledge for educators and policymakers. Furthermore - at a time when keeping our kids safe while socializing online is more important than ever before - they share and detail practical strategies and solutions that school districts can and should implement today. Erika Dauber, Communications Consultant, The Ophelia Project

Thank you for sharing your expertise and your research on Cyberbullying with the District Safety and Security Directors at the March Statewide Meeting. Your presentation was most relevant to the audience of both law enforcement officers and educators. As a matter of fact, it served as a catalyst to begin the necessary dialogue needed between all agencies so that we can address the most potentially dangerous behaviors that occur all to often in our schools and communities. You communicated most eloquently and so effectively, the importance of being skillful with technology, so that we can responsibly understand and monitor the online environments of our youth. We hope that you will accept our invitation to attend future meetings. Our future forums will be designed so that we will share the unique best practices and lessons learned that relate to the Cyberviolence incidents we experience in our respected roles. Kim Mazauskas, Bullying Prevention/Intervention Coordinator, School District of Palm Beach County, Florida

At a time when technology has become the lifeline for our kids, Dr. Hinduja's eye-opening, educational presentation on cyber bullying, social networking, and online safety is critical for teachers, parents, counselors, and anyone who deals with children. Wanda W. Finnie, Esq., Special Projects Administrator, Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department.

Dr. Hinduja, your presentation on cyberbullying was awesome! Your insight and passion to protect our children were clearly transmitted. I believe it is very important to be aware, informed and close to our children in order to avoid unwanted consequences. Thanks for working towards a safer world! Deborah Hamui, Founder of Sleep'n Sync - helping children achieve their goals.

Dr. Patchin's presentation and resources on the topic of cyberbullying are the best I've seen on the topic. His work is much more effective than the typical "Internet safety" program in that he focuses on cyberbullying, a common occurrence among students, instead of deflecting the discussion to blame technology or highlight the edge cases of sexual predators. Dr. Patchin is right up there with danah boyd and Nancy Willard in his knowledge, experience, and passion with the topic of youth and technology. He has a great presentation style with a ton of great information to share. John Pederson Educational Technology Liaison - WiscNet

I found the workshop extremely interesting, scary, and informative. The information was given in a concise and organized manner. All information was timely in nature. The consequences of improper use were totally shocking. Our children and society must be taught to be aware of the dangers, and must learn to use the Internet responsibility. Bullying in any form must be stopped. We need an organized and consistent curriculum to help our children of today understand this very powerful tool they have at their disposal and parents must ensure its proper use. Monitoring the internet at several different levels is critical. The presentation was wonderful and professionally done. Donna Eldredge, Assistant Principal, H. L. Johnson Elementary School

Dr. Hinduja presents information that is relevant to his audience in a way that educates without using fear tactics. His statistics grab the attention of the audience and show situations of which all parents and educators need to aware. Most important is that he suggests realistic techniques to help combat cyber bullying. Dr. Rosemary Daniels, Head of The Weiss School

The workshop on Cyberbullying offered at NAU was informative and timely. I work with 7th and 8th graders, and "drama" is a very big part of their lives. You gave me tools that I will share with them so that they may be safe as they travel the cyber highway. The format of the workshop was refreshing. We were treated as professionals with respect and dignity, the opportunity to ask questions and share some experiences was very valuable. Wilma Robillard-Hoffman, Middle School Teacher, Mohave Valley School District

Dr. Hinduja's presentation on cyberbullying was fantastic.  I have been looking for more concrete and statistical information on this subject so that I can take the information to the parents of our local schools.  Sameer provided that and more.  As soon as I left the presentation I ordered his book he wrote with his colleague, Dr. Patchin, Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard.  Thanks again for your wonderful research. Jennifer Hultberg, Community Educator, Crime Victim Center of Erie County, Inc.

I appreciate you taking the time to present to us at the Safe School Institute. The information you brought was extremely eye opening. I have known about cyberbullying; however, I did not realize the extent to which this is happening. As an administrator it is important to understand what is going on with our students. You gave me a better understanding so that I am better prepared as this new year begins. Sherri Graham, Assistant Principal, Loggers' Run Middle School

I attended the Cyberbullying training yesterday afternoon. WOW! it was a real eye opener. Talk about “you don’t know what you don’t know”. I am looking forward to follow-up sessions and more information to use with teachers, parents and students. Your team did an awesome job! Sharon Broderick Hench, Principal, H. L. Johnson Elementary School

We were fortunate in Nassau County, Florida to bring Dr. Hinduja to our middle schools as part of a Learn 'n Serve grant.  After meeting with students in classrooms, club meetings and assemblies, Dr. Hinduja was able to bring our county's dialogue about cyberbullying to a different level.  He was flexible about the setting he spoke in, the size of the audience he spoke to, the time he was allowed to present in, and the busy schedule required of him.  Administrators appreciated having a copy of his book as a resource, students appreciated his real world cyber experiences, and I appreciated his passion for and expertise of his subject.  Keep up the good work, Dr. Hinduja!  Your message is going to continue to be relevant for youth, teachers and administrators for years to come.   Kim Clemons, Project Manager, Office of Intervention and Prevention, Nassau County School District

The handouts, Q&As, and use of the big interactive screen were very helpful. These guys were to the point, did not waste our time with fillers, and left us with enough curiosity to go home and search out these sites to become familiar with them. We NEED to stay in step with our teens and adolescents as they mature into young adults. Janelle Taylor, Social Worker, Tift County

The presenters were excellent and make a great team. School Counselor, Lenox, GA

I was shocked at the statistics presented to us and was unaware how prevalent cyberbullying is today. The conference was very informative and I feel I am much better prepared to face this issue in my classroom. Maria Valencia, Northern Arizona University

Great information - hope to use this information to inform parents and incorporate some into our safety lessons for our 4th and 5th graders. Staci Haire, Elementary Counselor, Lowndes County Board of Education

Dr. Hinduja was a captivating speaker. His passion for keeping all of us safe online, but especially for protecting young children, is contagious. The teachers and administrators loved Dr. Hinduja's key note address . Many teachers left the conference telling me that this was the best professional development they had been to! Three days later the school district was still a buzz about the conference and our wonderful lineup of speakers, but especially Dr. Hinduja. Philene Harte-Weiner, Associate Director, Education, Anti-Defamation League, Miami, FL.

Very interesting workshop. I learned so much about cyberbullying, especially about the laws as it relates to this issue. I definitely have a better understanding of cyberbullying now. Thanks! Deirdre Nixon, School Counselor, Tifton, GA

I am a doctoral student writing my dissertation in the area of cyberbullying and was attracted to this seminar because Dr. Hinduja has written so many of the cutting-edge research papers on this topic.  His website is the leading site in this field for informative and helpful material for educators, parents, students, and policy makers.  His seminar was engaging, educational, and provided participants with a full "tool box" of materials to help understand and begin to address the issue of cyberbullying.  Jenny Walker, Department of Educational Psychology, Arizona State University

I attended a Cyberbullying Conference at the University of Penn on April 27, 2010. Before arriving, my expectations were not that high as I anticipated hearing the same message that I have heard at other conferences on this issue, "The Internet is dangerous," "Protect your kids - limit their usage," "Don't let them use Facebook." However, within a few minutes of hearing Sameer speak, I was encouraged that the message he presented was going in a different direction. He was not trying to "taint" the Internet or discourage it's use. Rather, he promoted the importance of open dialog with our children and education on proper use. He highlighted the need for adults to be "safe havens" where children feel they can go when a problem does arise on the Internet, without the fear that they, as the victim, would be punished by losing their access to technology. He didn't only talk about cyberbullying as being a problem, but he offered solutions. Good, applicable guidelines that educators, parents and
students alike could implement. I appreciate the work he is doing in this field and his willingness to share many resources -for free - with others. I left the conference with a renewed sense of hope in being able to offer valuable feedback and resources not only to the youth and families that I work with, but to my own family as well. Elizabeth J. T. Valdez, M.Ed., N.C.C., L.P.C., Student Assistance Program Consultant, Pennsylvania Counseling Services

I personally had the opportunity to observe Sameer Hinduja speak at the University of Pennsylvania in the spring of 2010. His presentation was the most comprehensive and on target resource that I have found on the topic of cyber-bullying. His doctrine is supported with a strong research base as well as a youthful perspective. His philosophical approach on how to deal with cyber bullying makes sense. He provides convincing evidence and insights that will ignite a paradigm shift on one's approach to addressing cyber-bullying. Dr. Detrick McGriff, Haverford High School, Philadelphia, PA

I was so pleased with Dr. Hinduja's presentation at our Cyber Crime conference. "Bring him back" was the overwhelming opinion expressed. He offered a well-planned and well-executed presentation. His passion is contagious. The participants came away with information relevant to their jobs as well as practical solutions to cyberbullying. I would welcome any opportunity to work with Dr. Hinduja in the future. Denise Dew, MSW, Conference Coordinator, Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol/Washington County, VA Inc.

While at the National Girl Bullying Conference I attended the "Cyberbullying Among Adolescent Girls" general session. Dr. Hinduja's was very humorous, laid-back but yet very informative. I appreciated his speaking approach because it kept me alert and I was not bored with statistics. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. It instantly inspired me to learn as much as I can on the topic, which is why, I immediately changed my schedule to be sure I attended his "Safe Social Networking and Adolescent Girls: Best and Worst Practices" session. Although I was aware of cyberbullying I was taken aback by the statistics of the common practice it has become, age of victims and aggressors, but most of all the intensity of the abuse. I appreciate the generosity of allowing us to access his free resources; it is a great help in implementing education and change amongst our youth. I walked out of the sessions with a new way of looking at combating the problem: technology is not the enemy but has to be our ally. I look forward to going back and building our blogs and chat rooms for our groups! Elvia Pace, Mi Carrera Coordinator, YWCA San Antonio

I really enjoyed this workshop. Cyberbullying is a topic that needs some light shed on it. I was excited to see something brought to our area. Seeing the legal ramifications is eye-opening and it's all great information to pass on to the youth that we work with as well as our co-workers. Kitzi Woodard, Case Manager, Frontier Health/Highlands Juvenile Detention Center

I was highly impressed with your presentations on cyberbullying at the workshop in Virginia. You are a tremendous expert on this topic and hope to stay in touch as we roll out our program for girls. We are taking the approach of a "girl-led" advocacy program. After hearing you speak, it started to become clear that this problem must be solved in part by including our young people in the solution. In fact, we have to start with them. Our vision is to help young women find their voice and show them how to use it effectively to make a difference on cyberbullying. Jean Burke Young, Advocacy, Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians

Testimonials from Student Presentations (more are available on request)

I think the presentation today was amazing. Justin really explained everything clearly and directly. Bullying is bad and cyberbullying is just as bad if not worse. I'm never going to bully or cyberbully.

My reaction to this program about cyberbullying is that this program may have been pretty effective to a lot of people. I know it was to me. I see a lot of this stuff in real life. Also, it showed me that there are some things that I should change on my myspace and facebook account.

I just thought that it was a great presentation and maybe we can have him again.

I beleive that Justin did a very good [job] at presenting his speech. He was funny, but also had a way of telling us what he wants us to know.

I think he did a good job at making it fun and enjoyable for all ages in the room.

That guy seemed like he knew what he was talking about. I liked it.

Justin got the point across to us very well about cyberbullying. It showed that he has a lot of experience in this type of presenting.

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