Expansion of Illinois’ Cyberbullying Law Awaits Senate Approval
Earlier this month, HB4207, an expansion of the anti-bullying legislation adopted in 2010, was passed in the State House with an 85-21 vote. Under current law, the bullying must take place on school grounds, at a school activity, or on a school computer for the bully...Dr. Anthony Komaroff Offers Advice to Parents on Cyberbullying
It is important to remember that kids and students victimized by cyberbullies are not alone in their struggle. Parents play a critical role in influencing a child’s social life. Parental action may affect the exposure of children to cyberbullying and reduce the...Colorado’s Cyberbullying Legislation Fails
A few days ago, Colorado’s HB1131, a proposal to crack down on cyberbullying, has been shelved in the Colorado Senate amid concerns of the bill’s possible infringement of first amendment rights. This move shocked the sponsor, Representative Rhonda...Online ‘Heartbleed’ Bug Endangers Online Privacy and Fosters Potential Cyberbullies
Online privacy is oftentimes the only thing standing between a cyberbully and an innocent victim. As always, internet users should take precautions and adhere to methods for protecting themselves online. This privacy has been put at risk with the recent discovery of a...Poll Finds Smartphone Addiction Highly Linked to Cyberbullying
With the advent of smartphones and 3G, 4G services, more and more people have become addicted to smartphones. Although the addiction is not frequently discussed in national television, there have been many articles showcasing this recent phenomenon. For example, CNN...
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