Empowering Teens to Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go Viral
This talk will teach participants to: Apply evolving best practices in bullying prevention to their own schools and communities Understand how to connect with teens on these issues, so they reduce...
View ArticleWhat is Bullying?
Most generally, the term bullying is equated to the concept of harassment, which is a form of unprovoked aggression often directed repeatedly toward another individual or group of individuals.[1]...
View ArticleEmoji as Threats in Student Messages and Social Media
When we speak to students in schools across the nation, we always focus on the positives of social media while also sharing case studies to underscore the reminder they frequently need to hear: “pause...
View ArticleStudent Experiences with Reporting Cyberbullying
Most students who are bullied do not report their experiences to adults. This was true 30 years ago when I endured middle school and our research shows it largely continues to this day. I remember...
View ArticleEmpower and Educate, Don’t Just Create Panic
Last weekend a Facebook post by the Polk County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office went viral. As of this writing (less than a week later), the post had been shared more than 56,000 times (including by three...
View ArticleFederal Commission on School Safety
Yesterday, I testified on “cyberbullying and social media” in front of the Federal Commission of School Safety, chaired by Secretary Betsy DeVos and comprised of Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (Homeland...
View ArticleInternational Journal of Bullying Prevention
As a cyberbullying scholar, I engage in research related to its identification, prevention, and response and seek to get articles based on this research published in academic journals. By doing so, we...
View ArticleTeen Sexting: A Brief Guide for Educators and Parents
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin This research summary reviews what is currently known about teen sexting. Research from across the United States is discussed, along with practical solutions for...
View ArticleStanding up to Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Don’t be a bystander—stand up to cyberbullying when...
View ArticleCyberbullying Warning Signs
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin Cyberbullying impacts at least one out of every five middle and high school students. Many of those who experience it don’t tell anyone. If a child displays any...
View ArticlePreventing Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Adults Who Are Being Harassed Online
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Here are a few ideas on how to prevent adult online...
View ArticleResponding to Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Adults Who Are Being Harassed...
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Here are a few ideas for what to do when adults are...
View ArticleSmart Social Networking: Fifteen Tips for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Don’t let your social media use negatively affect your...
View ArticleDeveloping a Positive School Climate to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying
[Note: To download a .pdf version of this resource, just click on the image above.] By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin Much research has shown that a positive school climate contributes to a...
View ArticleSexting: Advice for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click here]). Sharing pictures with romantic partners is a natural part of any relationship. It’s...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Your Child is Cyberbullied: Top Ten Tips for Parents
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Finding out that your child is being cyberbullied is...
View ArticleTen Ideas for Youth to Educate their Community about Cyberbullying
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). You can be the solution to the cyberbullying problem....
View ArticlePassword Safety: Top Ten Tips for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). 1. PROTECT THEM. Never, ever give your password (on...
View ArticlePreventing Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). There are a number of steps teens can take to prevent...
View ArticleResponding to Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Teens
By Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin (For a formatted .pdf version of this article for distribution, click on the image above [or click here]). Here are a few ideas for what to do when you are being...
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