by Cyberbully Advocate | Feb 7, 2025 | Evergreen, PDF Overlay, Reference Materials, Resources
This updated resource helps parents and educators understand the abbreviations and acronyms commonly used by young people in text messages, social media, and online chat rooms. It is meant to serve as a bridge between generations, making it easier to monitor and...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, cyberbullying, cyberbullying research, data, Featured, research
When Sameer and I first became interested in studying cyberbullying back in 2001, we began our inquiry by simply speaking with folks. We talked with parents and teens, but also with teachers and other school staff, as well as law enforcement officers and anyone else...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog, Featured, instagram, Parents, teens
Instagram just announced a significant update to the way they safeguard and support teen users on their platform, and I believe that this development is timely, well-constructed, and one that should lead to measurable benefits. These changes will initially be made to...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Oct 7, 2024 | Journal Articles, law, legislation, Publications, research, sexting, sexting legislation, sextortion, teens
Sexting is defined as “the sending or receiving of sexually explicit or sexually suggestive images or videos,” usually via mobile devices. Our research indicates that at least 14% of US middle and high school students report that they have sent explicit images to...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, response, school counselors, schools
Technology has created many opportunities for students to be hurtful to each other in a variety of ways, and has made interpersonal peer conflict even more challenging for schools to deal with. This is complicated by the reality that youth have always been hesitant to...
