Cyberbullying prevention and online harassment resources are critical to avoiding and ending online abuse, but often are difficult to find, which can lead to frustration. Here’s a list of organizations, books, articles, programs, speakers, and other resources to help navigate common challenges and provide valuable information:
Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Resources
Stomp Out Bullying HelpChat Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — Available 24/7
- Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online)
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- For the deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Family Online Safety Institute
The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying
Bullying Prevention Hub by Facebook and Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Twitter Help Center – Online Abuse
SOS Online Network – For Journalists and Activists
Books and Articles
‘Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate,’ by Sue Scheff and Melissa Schorr, 2017
“Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,” by Michele Borba, Ed.D., 2017
“End Peer Crulety, Build Empathy,” by Michele Borba, Ed.D., 2018
“It’s Cool To Be Kind,” by Linnea McFadden, 2017
“Cyberstalking,” by Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., March 2018
“Teens Talk: What Works To Stop Cyberbullying,” by Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., December 2017
Programs and Speakers
Cyberbullying Research Center – Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and Campaign
HEAR – Helping Everyone Achieve Respect – Bullying Prevention Programs for Schools
International Bullying Prevention Association
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