Posts Tagged ‘cyberbullying’
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, SmartSign
In recent years, society has become more sensitive to social issues. This can be attributed to our growing digital connectivity – with the click of a mouse, news and information is much more accessible, paving the way for an increasingly aware population. But simple awareness isn’t enough to make a difference. Everyone needs to step […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Online bullying, Online harassment
Did you know 1 in 6 teenagers are cyberbullied? Cyberbullying is defined as the “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cellphones, and other electronic devices.” With 80% of teens on cell phones and the same on social media sites,it’s time to understand that technology is connecting teens in ways they can’t […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Internet Safety
Even though October is National Bullying Prevention Month, not everyone is getting the memo. Tragic news continues to surface following Rebecca Sedwick’s tragic suicide in Florida last month. Just last week, Jordan Lewis, a 15-year old boy from Illinois, committed suicide, leaving behind a note stating he was tired of life and overwhelmed by the […]
posted by admin on Adult Cyberbullying, Anti-bullying apps, Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cell Phone, Cell phone safety, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month is a perfect time to introduce Kindr! Being kind can prevent bullying and cyberbullying…. Matt Ivester, the creator of Kindr, took some time out of his busy schedule to share some insights about his new app as well as his bestselling book, lol…OMG! 1. What is Kindr, and what inspired its […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Facebook, Facebook safety, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Teen Depression, Teen Issues, Teen Stress, Teens and Technology
When we hear about the tragic suicide of a youth, many authorities, family members and friends will go straight to their Facebook page to see if there were any warning signs. Is your teen acting withdrawn? Secretive? Shutting down their screen as you walk by? Losing weight? Gaining weight? Changing friends? Recent boyfriend break-up? Starting […]
posted by admin on Anti-bullying program, Anti-Bullying Programs, Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention
When we were growing up there were bullies. Nobody liked to be bullied, but it was a fact of life that you had to deal with kids that weren’t very nice. Now, schools are so anti-bullying that anything that even slightly seems like bullying is taken very seriously. At least when we were growing up […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety
It’s National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Will you stand in unity and be a voice against bullying? The music video for Stand the Anthem united youth across 17 states & 6 countries. Performed by Charleigh and Justin Gere “Stand” http://www.willustand.com Help us share the message of Stand with schools all across the nation and worldwide […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Teen Suicide
The suicide of 12 year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick, like the other tragic suicides of young lives, created a ground swell of bullying and cyberbullying prevention advocates to write many articles about horrific incident. During National Bullying Prevention Month we just learned that two more young lives will be changed forever — however not how you […]
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Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, frighten, humiliate, trick, expose, or otherwise harm a person in a deliberate and/or repeated manner. In 1996, the Columbine massacre changed national attitudes on bullying, while the dawn of the Internet forever altered the nature of bullying itself. Like all bullying, cyberbullying cannot be prevented altogether, […]
posted by admin on Anti-Bullying Clubs, Anti-bullying program, Anti-Bullying Programs, Bullying, Bullying prevention, Schools
Within the next few weeks schools across the country will be opening their doors. Parents are already purchasing school supplies their child will need. Some parents with teens leaving for college are preparing for their empty nest ~ travel plans and the extra expenses of having a child in college add up. One thing that […]