Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard

"Cyberbullying occurs when three components intersect: teens, technology, and trouble. This perfect storm of elements manifests as harassment, humiliation, and hate that can follow a child everywhere. Drawing on the author's own extensive research, this eye-opening resource incorporates the personal voices of youth affected by or involved in cyberbullying, while helping readers understand the causes and consequences of online aggression."-- Cover. "This essential guide is completely updated with new research and evolving best practices for prevention and response, including: Summaries of recent legal rulings related to teens and technology, and their implications ; Discussion of the responsibilities of school personnel, and how that translates to policy and programming ; Guidance on how educators, parents, students, and law enforcement can work individually and collectively to prevent and respond to cyberbullying ; Useful "breakout boxes" highlighting strategies you can implement ; Practical resources, including an assessment instrument, scenarios, and staff development questions."--Cover.