If your child has experienced cyberbullying by another minor, take action and find support: If the acts of cyberbullying include private messages, emails, or text messages, send the responsible account one message, “Stop.” Other than sending “stop” once, do not communicate with the child engaging in cyberbullying, or his or her parents or legal guardian. … Continue reading Take Action When Your Child Experiences Cyberbullying
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Establishing a Cyberbullying Task Force — Update on New York State Legislation
Updated on June 15, 2018 Many of you have asked about the status of advocating for cyberbullying prevention legislation in New York. While some states recently have added or amended legislation to protect youth against cyberbullying, New York State still does not have laws which define or address cyberbullying. After New York State Senator Todd … Continue reading Establishing a Cyberbullying Task Force — Update on New York State Legislation
The Most Important Thing Parents Need To Know If Their Child Experiences Cyberbullying
By the time I was impersonated online, I already feared for my life and knew I was being harassed by what appeared to be a young woman interested in dating a man who was my friend and trainer at the time, and someone with whom I previously had a brief intimate relationship. What I didn’t … Continue reading The Most Important Thing Parents Need To Know If Their Child Experiences Cyberbullying
Standing Up To Cyberbullying
When you hear of cyberbullying victims, you expect to discover stories about teens or tweens. I was 44 when my ordeal began. The cyberstalking and harassment continued nonstop for more than a year before the offender was arrested and almost another two years until she pleaded guilty to criminal harassment and was sentenced. ‘This wasn’t … Continue reading Standing Up To Cyberbullying
Can we deter cyberbullying and cyber-harassment with new laws?
Why do we need laws pertaining to cyberbullying and harassment of youth and adults?
Stop Cyberbullying and Online Harassment When Blocking Does Not Work
When you’re attacked on social media, your first instinct may be to block the account. It’s only natural to think you should be able to prevent someone from cyberbullying, contacting you, seeing your information, or even writing about you, but blocking an account does not guarantee you any respite from online abuse. After my story … Continue reading Stop Cyberbullying and Online Harassment When Blocking Does Not Work