These are hallmarks of what we have long considered "bullying" in schools. But the net generation have found ways to move the bullying into the online world.
New forms of online bullying, dubbed "cyber bullying", include:
- Threats of physical violence posted in online groups, message boards, and blogs
- Using mobile-enabled devices, such as a camera phone, to take and/or distribute photographs taken in locker rooms
- Distribution of embarrassing and/or private information via email or IM
- Using any form of web-based technology to threaten, embarrass, or intimidate students, teachers, or administrators
A recent and highly publicized example of cyber bullying involves two students who were suspended after allegedly posting threatening statements towards a teacher in an online message board.
As part of a new educational outreach campaign aimed at providing teachers and students with information, tools, and resources on bullying and youth violence in schools, the Department of Health and Human Services' has launched, Stop Bullying Now!.The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use (CSRIU) has put together a web site with resources for parents, counselors, and educators to combat the growning epidemic of cyber bullying.
Links
- Stop Bullying Now!
- CSRIU
- eSchool News: "Programs Aim to Stop "cyber bullying"
- L.A. Times: Suspensions Divide O.C. School
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