Cyberbullying Prevention and Online Harassment Resources

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 

stopbullying.gov Get Help Now

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

Cyberbullying Research Center

Tyler Clementi Foundation

Ditch The Label

Family Online Safety Institute

Cyber Civics

The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying

#ICANHELP

#Digital4Good

Bullying Prevention Hub by Facebook and Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

Twitter Help Center – Online Abuse

Without My Consent

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative

SOS Online Network – For Journalists and Activists

Internet Safety for Kids

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

“What Every Parent Needs to Know About Protecting Their Child From Cyberbullying,” Babble.com, October 2017

“Best Apps and Products to Prevent Cyberbullying,” Parents Magazine, by Linda DiProperzio, August 2017

Programs and Speakers

Cyberbullying Research Center – Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

Sue Scheff

Michele Borba

Linnea McFadden

Catherine Bosley

Tyler Clementi Foundation

Ditch The Label

The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and Campaign

Anti-Bullying Alliance

Stomp Out Bullying

HEAR – Helping Everyone Achieve Respect – Bullying Prevention Programs for Schools

The Cybersmile Foundation

Stop Bullying Today

Sit With Us

CyberWise

Project Rockit

I Am A Witness

Champions Against Bullying

International Bullying Prevention Association

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