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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.”

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    • Advice to Teen Girls about Bullying and Drama February 12, 2013
      I was recently asked to write a guest blog directed towards teen girls and related to issues of harassment and bullying online and offline…and so I wanted to share it with our readers.  It has a very conversational tone, and reflects what I want to convey to this population as they navigate the difficult waters [...]The post Advice to Teen Girls about Bullyi […]
    • Catfishing as a Form of Cyberbullying February 7, 2013
      “Catfishing,” at least in the online world, refers to the practice of setting up a fictitious online profile, most often for the purpose of luring another into a fraudulent romantic relationship.  The Urban Dictionary defines a “catfish” as: “someone who pretends to be someone they’re not using Facebook or other social media to create false [...]The post Cat […]
    • Social Exclusion and Bullying January 28, 2013
      I have been thinking about the concept of “social exclusion” as it relates to cyberbullying, and really wanted to hear some thoughts from our readers. People are by nature social. The second worst punishment that we can dream up in this country is solitary confinement. We know it hurts, we know it drives people crazy, [...]The post Social Exclusion and Bully […]
    • Social Influences on Cyberbullying Behaviors Among Middle and High School Students January 23, 2013
      Sameer and I wrote a paper that was recently published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence that examines the influence of peers, parents, and educators on the cyberbullying behaviors of middle and high school students. It has long been known that adolescent behaviors (both positive and negative) are largely influenced by significant others.  Our [...]The […]
    • Fake Memorial Pages on Facebook, Pranks, and Cyberbullying January 9, 2013
      Canadian Cyberbullying Educator and Speaker Lissa Albert has been looking into the phenomenon of Fake Memorial Pages on Facebook, and whether these should be construed as simple, harmless pranks – or if they can be a form of harassment and, ultimately, cyberbullying with the significant potential for emotional and psychological harm.  We wanted to make […]
    • Anthony Zeno v. Pine Plains Central School District December 20, 2012
      A new bullying case has emerged from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (New York) which demonstrates that schools could potentially be held liable for monetary damages even in cases where they do take steps to respond to harassment that occurs in school.  The point this particular case makes is that a school response needs [...]The post Anthony Zeno v. Pin […]
    • Most Cyberbullies Are Bullies at School December 14, 2012
      Technology has given students immeasurable opportunities to communicate with friends and collaborate on schoolwork.  Of course it also allows those with ill-intent to use high-tech avenues as mediums to be mean.  One question that we have been exploring is the extent to which technology has created a whole new class of bullies.  Think about it: [...]The post […]
    • Anonymous Reporting for Bullying and Cyberbullying Incidents November 29, 2012
      Justin and I strongly believe in the value of anonymous reporting systems in schools.  Based on our experiences working with students across the nation, we have found that they want to speak up and let adults know what is going on (both offline and online), but they are very nervous that it will end up [...]The post Anonymous Reporting for Bullying and Cyber […]

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    • Tennis pro quits partly due to cyberbullying - Mother Nature Network (blog) February 22, 2013
      Mother Nature Network (blog)Tennis pro quits partly due to cyberbullyingMother Nature Network (blog)Cyberbullying is big problem in our society, affecting everyone from 12-year-old middle schoolers to 22-year-old celebrity sports stars. The good news is that there are resources - like this free online course on cyberbullying from West Virginia University - t […]
    • Online conference on cyber bullying - Australian Teacher Magazine February 22, 2013
      Australian Teacher MagazineOnline conference on cyber bullyingAustralian Teacher Magazinetech_news VICTORIAN primary school students have taken part in an online conference dedicated to tackling the scourge of cyber bullying. More than 22,000 Year 4 to 6 students participated in the conference as part of the annual Safer Internet Day. […]
    • East Chapel Hill High School holds cyberbullying summit - The Daily Tar Heel February 22, 2013
      East Chapel Hill High School holds cyberbullying summitThe Daily Tar HeelFor East Chapel Hill High School junior Erika Franco, Facebook is one of the few ways she can stay connected to her family in Mexico. But the rise of cyberbullying has led Franco to carefully consider each post and status update so she doesn't become the ... […]
    • Emmitsburg woman upset after Adams firefighter posts daughter's photo - The Evening Sun February 22, 2013
      Emmitsburg woman upset after Adams firefighter posts daughter's photoThe Evening Sun"The sole purpose of this page is to let the public know our story of cyber bullying! How we handled it and that if they are faced with this situation that they are not alone," Myers wrote. "I want this to be an informative page to help victims like my dau […]
    • Chin Up! Bullied YouTuber Says: 'It Doesn't Get Better, But You Do' [VIDEO] - NewMediaRockstars February 22, 2013
      Chin Up! Bullied YouTuber Says: 'It Doesn't Get Better, But You Do' [VIDEO]NewMediaRockstarsCyberbullying has been a hot topic these days with every mother and child crying wolf at every mistweet and sassy Facebook message sent their way. Someone commented with a sad face in your photo comment? Cyberbullying. You didn't get a FB invite fo […]
    • Cyber bullying bill clears committee - Ruidoso News February 21, 2013
      Cyber bullying bill clears committeeRuidoso NewsSheryl Williams Stapleton, D-Albuquerque, is sponsoring the bill. Stapleton said she was asked to carry it by students at Highland High School. Democrats said the bill had merit, given that technology has created cyber bullying. "It is its own animal," said Rep.and more » […]
    • Mom takes action after Facebook bullying of girl - WTOP February 21, 2013
      Mom takes action after Facebook bullying of girlWTOPEMMITSBURG, Md. -- An Emmitsburg woman is using Facebook to expose cyberbullying by a Pennsylvania man who used the social media website to ridicule her 5-year-old daughter. Sherry Myers said Thursday that she started the "Justice for Jayden" page ...and more » […]
    • Rebecca Marino, 22, Quits Professional Tennis Due to Depression, Cyberbullying - NESN.com February 21, 2013
      Rebecca Marino, 22, Quits Professional Tennis Due to Depression, CyberbullyingNESN.comRebecca Marino, a 22-year-old Canadian tennis player who has been ranked as high as 38th in the world in women's professional tennis, is calling it quits. Her decision to quit the sport has nothing to do with injury or talent — it's because of cyberbullying, ...an […]