There are consquences that result from cyberbullying and the failure to follow safe Internet practices.
Many teens, faced with the prospect of dealing with the 24/7 bullying, choose suicide. Others become depressed and desperate. Children and teens who do not follow safe Internet practices have been kidnapped or molested.
Lieberman, R., & Cowan, K. (2011). Bullying and youth suicide: Breaking the connection. Principal Leadership, 12(2), 12-17. This article is geared toward principals and what they can do to create a safe school climate.
Godbey, C (2011). "Cyberbullying is no LOL matter." Decatur Daily. n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 09 Nov 2011 This article highlights the experience of one parent (Kirk Smalley) whose 11 year old son committed suicide. Cyberbullying was implicated as the impetus behind his son's suicide.
Lambeck, L.C. (2011) New cyberbullying law forces schools to intervene. Connecticut Post n.p. SIRS Issuses Researcher. Web. 24. Nov. 2011. This article highlights new cyberbullying laws and how they are affecting Connecticut school districts. Emphasis is on how districts will implement school-wide programs to help create safe school climates.
See the results of cyberbullying and failed Internet safety:
The Consequences
There are consquences that result from cyberbullying and the failure to follow safe Internet practices.
Many teens, faced with the prospect of dealing with the 24/7 bullying, choose suicide. Others become depressed and desperate. Children and teens who do not follow safe Internet practices have been kidnapped or molested.
Laws
State Cyberstalking, cyberharassment and cyberbullying laws
Here is a chart that classifies state laws and how they define and address three different types of online behaviors.
Online Survey
Most children who break the rules regarding internet safety have bad experiences. See the survey results from CNet.
An online survey
Articles
Lieberman, R., & Cowan, K. (2011). Bullying and youth suicide: Breaking the connection. Principal Leadership, 12(2), 12-17.This article is geared toward principals and what they can do to create a safe school climate.
Godbey, C (2011). "Cyberbullying is no LOL matter." Decatur Daily. n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 09 Nov 2011
This article highlights the experience of one parent (Kirk Smalley) whose 11 year old son committed suicide. Cyberbullying was implicated as the impetus behind his son's suicide.
Lambeck, L.C. (2011) New cyberbullying law forces schools to intervene. Connecticut Post n.p. SIRS Issuses Researcher. Web. 24. Nov. 2011.
This article highlights new cyberbullying laws and how they are affecting Connecticut school districts. Emphasis is on how districts will implement school-wide programs to help create safe school climates.
See the results of cyberbullying and failed Internet safety: