Welcome to our monthly recap of interesting stories relating to Cyber-bullying. These stories cover many issues including: social media bullying & schools; cyber-hygiene; keeping kids safe online; bullying & rising teen suicide; principles of digital citizenship; cyber-bullying & parent liability; and more.
These are some of the articles, reports, posts, etc. that caught our attention this past month. We originally send them out through our twitter account @l2cyberbullying, so follow us to get them as we find them. Some of the links below can only be accessed by our Twitter handle. But many of them are such great resources we don’t want you to miss them, so we’ve decided to put them as a recap. Enjoy and let us know some of the stories you’ve found interesting. Just share in the comments below.
- Study: At least half of principals say they are ‘extremely concerned’ about students’ use of social… Principals feel unprepared to help students use social media responsibly, but tackling digital citizenship early could lighten the load of monitoring activity in the long run. educationdive.com
- How A Social Network ‘Created For Kids, By Kids’ Protects Millions Online There’s no question social media today, like Facebook, is no place for kids. So, what if a social media network created by kids, for kids, came about? How could that change the online experience for… forbes.com
- Schools Teach ‘Cyber Hygiene’ to Combat Phishing, Identity Theft – Education Week http://ow.ly/kI3330jdtPF
- Cyberbullying – What If the Bully and the Bullied Are the Same Person? | Blog | AAP Gateway http://ow.ly/Chgu30i1Gb5
- Arlington County students win award for film combating cyberbullying Sophie Salazar and Meaghan Leahy of Gunston Middle School in Arlington are using filmmaking to tackle a painful problem.It’s called ‘Cyberbullying Ends When Good Digital Citizenship Begins,’ Leahy… wjla.com
- Toxic content on the web: The answer is education, not regulation The question is how to create an informed citizenry in an age when we meet the world through a screen. thehill.com
- The Government Is Finally Processing Workplace Harassment Claims Online It’s much faster. fivethirtyeight.com
- Keep Your Kids Safe Online With These Tips You can’t lock your offspring out of the internet forever. But you can prepare them to navigate it properly. wired.com
- How Do You Stop Bullying? Advertisers Try to Help Monica Lewinsky is leading a campaign to address the issue of cyberbullying while other brands like Burger King are also addressing the t… nytimes.com
- Facebook, Twitter Face a U.K. Levy If Cyber Bullying Not Tackled Social-media giants such as Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. will have to reveal the scale of cyber bullying in the U.K. and face being made to pay the cost of dealing wi… bloomberg.com
- Six tips to counter cyberbullying http://ow.ly/pWA330fnqh0
- 5 Questions: Is your child addicted to technology? We’ve given these kids devices that connect them to the world, so that’s what they’re doing. But now they’re not paying attention to the teacher. philly.com
- Here’s a simple way to protect your kids from cyberbullying Hold the phone — it might not be the best idea for your child. Cellphone owners in third and fourth grade are significantly more likely to fall prey t… nypost.com
- Smartphones, cyberbullying seen as possible causes of rising teen suicide rate Jennifer Gonzales describes her 17-year-old son, Jack Farrell, as “an all-around great kid — he was an athlete.” wbtv.com
- Facebook is no longer the worst social network for online bullying Cyberbullying has a new home. mashable.com
- Does Trump’s Behavior On Twitter Amount To Cyberbullying? If so, how would that impact the first lady’s efforts to take up the issue nationwide? Mary Louise Kelly talks to Parry Aftab, a cyberbullying expert who leads the Internet safety group WiredSafety. npr.org
- Shear on Social Media Empowering Entrepreneurs To Protect And Enhance Their Digital Lives In The Social Media Age shearsocialmedia.com
- Teachers and fathers play key roles in protecting young people from cyberbullying http://ow.ly/wPb830cS6rw
- 71% of young generations are concerned about cyberbullying 71% of young generations are concerned about cyberbullying prnewswire.com
- The Impact of Cyberbullying on Young Lives With the rise of incivility today, there’s no doubt that America’s youth are being effected by their virtual life. Whether it’s sacrificing a college pla… huffingtonpost.com
- Google launches ‘Be Internet Awesome’ to teach online safety habits The interactive program for kids has been awarded ISTE’s Seal of Alignment, an industry standard for the intersection of education and technology. edscoop.com
- South-Western Subject Matter: Digital citizenship now large piece of education We certainly know that when it comes to technology, there is no turning back. Technology has changed our world forever. As technology improves, our students m… thisweeknews.com
- Five Ways To Help Your Child Become A Responsible Digital Citizen http://ow.ly/JPeg30cuQY4
- We can stop our students being harmed by ‘Blue Whale’ “A dangerous social media trend has found its way into New Zealand, and schools are going to be one of the best defences against it taking root.” futurefive.co.nz
- The Digital Bystander Live-streaming apps like Facebook Live and Periscope give us a voyeuristic peek into the lives of others. But what is our obligation when we encounter digital violen… nytimes.com
- Cyberbullying Challenges Mental Health in Our Schools Guest blogger J.M. Myers, M.D. writes, “Rarely does a clinical day of a child psychiatrist go by now without some Internet related stressor making an appearance.” blogs.edweek.org
- Netsafe helping students deal with cyber bullying Bullying doesn’t just happen in the playground and all too often we hear of horror stories that began with students being bullied online. nz.educationhq.com
- Standing up to cyber bullies STOCKTON — In a school cafeteria among hundreds of her peers, Mahila Hu raised her hand when the room was asked if anyone had been bullied … recordnet.com
- Cyberbullying linked with depression, emotional abuse Cyberbullying may exacerbate mental health conditions among adolescents, particularly teens who have experienced previous emotiona… medicalxpress.com
- Italy unanimously passes anti-cyberbullying law Italy on Wednesday adopted a law to combat cyber harassment, allowing young people who are bullied online to have the trolling comments speedil… thelocal.it
- Opinion: We need a national conversation on parenting in the digital age We need the government to engage in conversation rather than drafting legislation newstalk.com
- Texas House passes Senate cyberbullying bill The Texas House on Friday passed a Senate bill that would crack down on cyberbullying in schools. mystatesman.com
- Protecting Student Privacy through Digital Citizenship, From Edge-to-Core http://ow.ly/cNay30bC64t
- Student researchers study the effects of cyberbullying – Daily Titan For the past year, a small room on the fifth floor of the Education Classroom Building consisting of two statistical-software filled computers, filing cabinets an… dailytitan.com
- Cyberbullying bill takes first step toward passage Dubbed “David’s Law” in honor of David Molak, a 16-year-old San Antonio high school student who committed suicide in January 2016 after classmates for months had mocked his appearance and threatened… houstonchronicle.com
- Online Dangers: Cyber Bullying Bullying is by no means a new phenomenon, but the way bullies are doing it has changed. As of recent years, ‘cyber bullying’ has becoming an increasing issue on the internet. uppermichiganssource.com
- How to Talk to Teens about 13 Reasons Why The Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why” is a controversial drama that depicts the life of a teenage girl. Through the series we explore her life as she painfully describes in these 13 audio tapes why… chicagonow.com
- Adult behavior sets a deadly example for youth by encouraging bullying Cyber-bullying is a pervasive threat to the well-being of LGBTQ youth … lgbtqnation.com
- 9 Local Schools Compete in Music and Arts Competition to Promote Dignity and Respect Lead sponsors M&T Bank, UB’s Alberti Center for Bullying Prevention, Kiss 98.5, and Ingram Micro will host broadwayworld.com
- Advice for parents and teachers on bullying http://ow.ly/D0op30bbqwu
- ‘13 Reasons Why’ actors tackle cyberbullying http://ow.ly/q0EH30b3hSQ
- How People Reacted to These Sexual Assault Survivors Will Disgust You “There’s no escaping it.” teenvogue.com
- Mental Health and Addictions Awareness play tackles cyber bullying | The Packet BONAVISTA, N.L. — On Thursday night, April 27, theatre goers will be treated to an original, local play — one that also deals with very important subject matter that can i… thepacket.ca
- David’s Law: San Antonio Families Push to Make Cyberbullying a Crime in Texas http://ow.ly/8MeG30aZL7w
- Cyberbullying, Sexting, Online Predator and Cyber Safety Education for Adults http://ow.ly/R9zp30aSyES
- 5 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Cyberbullying Start an open dialogue with your child, and be prepared to listen. huffingtonpost.com
- “David’s Law” would criminalize cyberbullying, mandate school policies A Texas senator wants to criminalize cyberbullying when it leads to a minor’s serious injury or suicide. Critics of the bill say prevention is more effective than punishment. texastribune.org
- Mom seeks justice in 11-year-old’s suicide: Girl bully needs to pay Katrina Goss said the 13-year-old, “deserves the full extent of punishment for her age.” usatoday.com
- BeCyberSafe: Researchers create new tools to help fight cyberbullying Cyberbullying study pravdareport.com
- Texas’ Cyberbullying Law Goes Against Federal Recommendations “Do us all a favor, kill yourself.” “Satan will rip your innards out and spit them out to the gates of hell.” “I hope cancer… sacurrent.com
- High schoolers teach younger students about cyberbullying BEDFORD, Co. (WSET) — Each week, five cases of cyberbullying are reported to Bedford County authorities.But there is an effort underway in the count… wset.com
- *13 Reasons Why* Addresses Suicide and Bullying in a Way No Teen Drama Ever Has Before It’s very hard—but necessary—to watch. glamour.com
- Documentary takes on sexual assault and cyberbullyinghttp://ow.ly/8icf30auWwa
- How bullying can affect children at different ages If you think bullying doesn’t affect your kids, you might be surprised. Experts say it can affect kids of any age. kshb.com
- Model What It Means to Be a Digital Citizen It’s okay to disagree with what you read online but we still need to respect the opinions and beliefs of those around us. Trolls exist and there will always be people who want to make others feel… blogs.edweek.org
- With Hair Bows and Chores, YouTube Youth Take On Mean Girls Newly signed to Nickelodeon, JoJo Siwa is leading an international online movement of kind behavior and demure dress. But not everyone approves. nytimes.com
- Concerned parents stepping up to fight cyberbullying Local parents say more needs to be done to stamp out the issue of bullying. wtok.com
- How the new ‘Power Rangers’ tackle cyber bullying Director Dean Israelite reveals it was a conscious decision to highlight teenage challenges in the reboot tribune.com.pk
- Cyberbullying: a wave of social and psychological abuse Similar to other crime and health awareness campaigns, South Africans need education intervention to understand the concept of cyberbullying and its impl… news24.com
- How Big of a Problem is Cyber Bullying Among Teens? How big a problem are bullying and harassment of pre-teens and teenagers on social media? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowl… huffingtonpost.com
- Hashtags and Emojis-Hidden Languages and Hidden Dangers for your Children Hashtags and emojis are everywhere throughout social media. They are easy to use, they are fun, and they are cute. Yet, there is a hidden danger th… huffingtonpost.com
- Demi Lovato Shares Her Thoughts On Feminism & Cyberbullying TWIST’s sister site DOLLY recently sat down with Demi Lovato, and asked about all things feminism and cyber-bullying. Check out the interview… twistmagazine.com
- How to tackle workplace cyberbullying | BusinessPost.ie The duty of employers to their workers now extends into the digital space businesspost.ie
- Cyberbullying victims’ families rally for awareness, legislative changes Brandy Vela, 18, and Bailie Lundy, 15, committed suicide after months of cyberbullying, according to their parents. khou.com
- How Twitter could use artificial intelligence to cut online harassment “Why don’t you jump off a bridge and kill yourself? I bet you’d make a big splash.”That was an actual tweet someone sent me a few years ago. foxnews.com
- 3 Classroom Gaming Resources Teachers Must See If you’re interested in exploring game-based learning, here are 4 solid classroom gaming resources that you’ve got to see. globaldigitalcitizen.org
- Marine Corps social media policy: Cyberbullying is illegal The Marine Corps’ updated media policy explains how violators will be prosecuted. marinecorpstimes.com
- Combat cyberbullying by teaching a culture of digital civility http://ow.ly/QH8Q30a1Qx0
- Military Families Magazine by AmeriForce Media com
- Texas couple charged in alleged cyberbullying that led to teen’s suicide The pair are accused of actions that investigators say led Brandy Vela to shoot herself in the chest and die in front of her horrified family cbsnews.com
- Better Internet for Kids – Cyberbullying guide for educators, parents and family members Here on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) portal, we’re always pleased to hear from different stakeholders on how they contribute to a better and safer internet for c… betterinternetforkids.eu
- Luna Blaise Shares Her Best Advice for Dealing With Cyberbullying Luna Blaise may be young, but the… j-14.com
- Latest Local Cyberbullying Case Contains Valuable Lessons Hannah Martinez, 13, and eight of her Alamo Heights Junior School classmates are being cyberbullied by an anonymous Instagram user. therivardreport.com
- Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation, research finds Cyberbullying doesn’t create large numbers of new victims, say researchers. Most bullying is face-to-face – with cyberbullying used as a modern tool to supple… sciencedaily.com
- Scientists Stress Effects of Cyberbullying, Lurking on Social Media http://ow.ly/MHMC309KOlX
- Detecting Cyber Bullying: But Can it Be Stopped? http://ow.ly/ciFh309y1Bt
- ‘Once you send it, it’s gone’ http://ow.ly/MIkN309rON8
- New drive targets sexting and net bullies Ministers will meet with large technology companies, young people and mental health experts. bbc.com
- Here’s what you need to know about keeping your child safe from cyberbullying Many of you ask as parents what you can do about cyberbullying. Start by talking to your kids about the issue and teaching them the rules below, which will he… miamiherald.com
- A digital citizenship code of conduct for children Learn the responsibility statesmanjournal.com
- York Middle School helps students, parents navigate online world YORK, Maine — York Middle School counselor Cyndy Dow received a call not long ago from the mother of a student. Her daughter was staying in her room more than usual, she was grumpy, she was not going… seacoastonline.com
- Did you know: Louisiana’s law on cyberbullying Louisiana State Statute 14:40.7: Cyberbullying dailyworld.com
- Gabby Douglas Says Cyberbullying Stopped Her From Being Happy About Her Gold Medal Gabby Douglas opened up about how cyberbullying affected her at the Rio Olympics. teenvogue.com
- For Safer Internet Day, online security tips for parents and kids One-third of American kids have been victims of cyberbullying – and that’s just one of the high-tech hazards facing children today cbsnews.com
- Cyber bullies tackled by cops: Police icons users click if threatened The function on websites would allow an officer working remotely to access the chat and offer advice to anyone feeling vulnerable – or at risk of being… dailymail.co.uk
- Twitter Plans to Hide Abusive Tweets, Block Repeat Offenders http://ow.ly/LJsF308NwUS
- Make parents liable for cyberbullying, says expert Parents should be held liable for their children’s behaviour online, the director of an anti-bullying research centre has said. irishexaminer.com
- Ten signs your kid is being bullied | http://KiiiTV.com
- If my parents only knew what it’s like to be bullied in 2017 | http://WZZM13.com
- ‘Take a few seconds and think’: Students warned about the dangers of cyberbullying http://ow.ly/MnGv308H4S8
- Quiz: How much do you know about bullying? com
- Bullied kids suffer academically, too, study says Kids bullied their entire school career have declining test scores, an increasing dislike of school and failing confidence in their abilities, study says. cnn.com
- What happens when your cyberbullies are parents? http://ow.ly/jBRy308CLzS
- Don’t think of cyberbullying as separate from bullying Reginald Corbett, founder of cyber awareness education organization SafeCyber, encourages schools to address cyberbullying with a focus on relational behaviors. educationdive.com
- Cyberbullying in city schools soars 351% in just two years Cyberbullying in city schools has soared by 351 percent in just two years — with reports of fat-shaming and harassment over race, gender and sexual … nypost.com
- Children are ‘more likely to be bullied online than in the playground’, parents claim http://ow.ly/YsN7308wKEQ