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Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying

My name is Stacy Harrison and I am a media specialist in the Darlington County School District.  I decided to create this web page because it is important that students learn about what they should and should not do on the internet.  In other words, they should know how to behave when they are online.  There is more of a need for lessons about cyberbullying due to the increasing use of technology at all ages.  In fact, more and more students have access to the internet via cellphones, tablets, and other such electronic devices.  Likewise, the use of chatrooms and social media sites is leading to an increase in the number of students who are being bullied online.  Students should know what cyberbullying is and what they should do if they or someone they know is being cyberbullied.  This lesson can be done with students of all ages.  However, I usually adapt it to fit my target audience.

Related Links:

• CyberBullyHelp - This web site defines cyberbullying and provides information for parents, educators and students.  The authors provide trainings and presentations for each of those groups, as well. The site also features a blog about bullying and additional resources such as the ABC's of Cyber Bullying for Students.
• NetSmartz Workshop - It is an educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.  It is designed for children, parents and guardians, educators, and law  enforcement.  It provides information and resources designed to help teach children to be safer both online and offline.  There are also videos that can help students get a better understanding of what cyberbullying is and the effects it has on people.
• Stopbullying.gov - Information is provided on bullying and cyberbullying.  The page describes who is at risk, how to prevent bullying, responding to bullying, and how to get help.  It offers a free online course in bullying prevention.  Also, it has kid videos and other such resources that are helpful to parents, educators, the community, teens, and younger kids.