by Cyberbully Advocate | Aug 7, 2022 | bias, Blog, bullying, cyberbullying, empathy, Featured, hate, research, teens
I have been increasing concerned about rising levels of hate speech, hate crimes, racist bullying, and xenophobia – especially when considering how these behaviors online are linked to violence offline against marginalized groups. It isn’t just alarming, it’s...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Children, Educator Favorites, Featured, grooming, metaverse, VR
Arguably one of the biggest concerns of the metaverse, especially to law enforcement, parents, guardians, and caregivers of children, is the potential for pedophilia, online grooming, and child sexual exploitation. To be sure, the media is quick to focus on this...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2022 | Blog, curriculum, cyberbullying, Educator Favorites, Featured, prevention, school
I recently visited with Trisha Prabhu, Internet Safety advocate and social entrepreneur, to discuss her new book intended to help youth stop hate, lead with kindness, be an upstander, and enjoy their online experiences. I also read an advance copy, and I highly...
by Cyberbully Advocate | May 7, 2022 | Blog, Educator Favorites, Featured, harassment, hate, metaverse, Parent Favorites, prevention, VR
We have all been hearing about the metaverse much more frequently over the last few years, and consideration of its promises and perils has picked up tremendous pace in recent months. It is being designed by multiple companies to further connect us to each other and...
by Cyberbully Advocate | May 7, 2022 | Blog, Featured, research, sexting, sextortion
Seventeen-year-old Jordan DeMay seemed to have it all going for him: he was handsome, athletic, and was finishing his senior year at Marquette Senior High School in Marquette, Michigan. He was Homecoming King. When a pretty girl he didn’t know messaged him on...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, Parent Favorites, parenting, research
Lately we’ve been more directly exploring the role of parenting in preventing cyberbullying and other online problem behaviors. To be sure, parents* have a responsibility to be directly involved in monitoring and influencing the early online activities of their...
