by Asha Job | Apr 15, 2013 | Cyber Bullying News
Young people are often given a bad rap these days, but anyone who is uncertain of the power and heart of America’s teenagers should meet Jeremiah Anthony. After coming across a story about school bullies torturing their victims via social media, Iowa City West High...
by Asha Job | Apr 7, 2013 | Cyber Bullying News
“Slut-shaming,” a disturbing trend in which teens harshly criticize each other’s body types and style, continues to sweep the Internet. Young girls, and increasingly boys, have taken to creating memes on Tumblr and Facebook to offer mock – and often insulting – advice...
by Asha Job | Apr 7, 2013 | Cyber Bullying News
Two teenage Israeli girls tried to commit suicide after years of suffering from severe online harassment. The girls, 13 and 14, were found unconscious near the Mediterranean Sea. A resident of the city had observed them going into the water in the middle of a fierce...
by Asha Job | Apr 7, 2013 | Cyber Bullying News
The days when a child’s home was a refuge from bullies are, unfortunately, long gone. The Internet is the new playground, and there are no off-hours. This is what Detective Peter Badalucco, of the Nassau County Police, told parents gathered at Lynbrook High School for...
by Asha Job | Apr 7, 2013 | Cyber Bullying News
Among the many new bills filed in preparation for the Alaska’s 2013 Legislative session was one dealing with cyber bullying. HB45, sponsored by Rep. Mia Costello (R-Alaska), is legislation that, if put into effect, would require school districts to have a...