Media Advisory
ADOLESCENT AGGRESSION NO LONGER LIMITED TO THE SCHOOL YARD
Sixty-four percent of kids and teens who are harassed online, not harassed at schoolFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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What: | A series of studies published today in the supplement to the Journal of Adolescent Health present the first collection of data examining how electronic media - blogs, instant messaging, chat rooms, email, text messaging and the Internet – affect adolescents in the United States. This supplement was funded by CDC. |
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Key findings show:
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When: | Available online today. |
Web site: | To access a complete copy of the journal and the supporting issue briefs, which summarize the research and discuss the implications of these findings for youth, parents, school staff, and educational policy makers, please visit www.cdc.gov/injury . |
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Page last modified: November 27, 2007
Page last modified: November 27, 2007