I’m thrilled to share that the bill to create a cyberbullying task force passed in the New York State Senate today and Assembly two weeks ago -- both with overwhelming support! Next step . . . the governor's desk! It's a very surreal moment, a blend of elation and other emotions, after several years of … Continue reading New York State Passes Bill to Create Cyberbullying Task Force
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Cyberbullying Task Force In New York State
On January, 14, 2020, New York State Senate Bill S5786A establishing a task force to explore the effects of cyberbullying in New York and potential measures to address such effects passed in the Investigations and Government Operations Committee by a vote of 7-0 and received its first call to the Senate floor calendar during the … Continue reading Cyberbullying Task Force In New York State
Be Kind Online Challenge
Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind. – Henry James Kindness counts. Kindness makes relationships better, increases happiness, improves productivity, and helps us live healthier lives. Most people would agree that it often feels like we’re living … Continue reading Be Kind Online Challenge
Taming a Technological Gift — With Cyberbullying on the Rise Gural JCC in Cedarhurst holds Oct. 17 Forum
By Jeffrey Bessen, originally published in the Nassau Herald. A woman who was stalked online and saw her harasser sent to prison will present a cyberbullying and online harassment prevention workshop at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst on Oct. 17. Lisa-Michelle Kucharz, of Valley Stream, who describes herself as a cyberbullying prevention advocate, was … Continue reading Taming a Technological Gift — With Cyberbullying on the Rise Gural JCC in Cedarhurst holds Oct. 17 Forum
In Memoriam 2017: Youth Bullycide Victims
This time of year, we are inundated with lists in memoriam of people who passed away – entertainers, athletes, elected officials, scientists, activists, and more. But, this year, there is another group of individuals we must remember and make sure their deaths were not in vain. Suicide caused by bullying has become known as bullycide, and … Continue reading In Memoriam 2017: Youth Bullycide Victims