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Target Bullying: Ecologically Based Prevention and Intervention for Schools

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Target Bullying: Ecologically Based Prevention and Intervention for Schools: Bullying is no longer considered a harmless part of growing up. The detrimental psychological and psychosocial effects of bullying are well-documented. Bullying is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by individual, peer, family, school, cultural, and societal factors. Effective interventions must take these social-ecological factors into account. If we are to reduce bullying behaviors we must examine bullying and victimization from multiple perspectives.

Students cyberbully principals; Court throws out cases | ZDNet

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Students cyberbully principals; Court throws out cases | ZDNet: Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court decided that students creating fake online profiles and labeling their principles as ‘pedophiles’ and ‘drug offenders’ is acceptable. Should this be the case?

Danah Boyd - Cracking Teenagers’ Online Codes - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:40:00 +0000

From Danah Boyd - Cracking Teenagers’ Online Codes:

"One girl Dr. Boyd knows made her Facebook page sound as if she were depressed so that she could use her mental state as a pretext for breaking up with a boyfriend. When a teenager posts the lyrics to a suicidal love song on her Facebook page, her mother may panic while her friends know it’s just a reference to an annoying ex-friend."

Read entire article:

NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/fashion/danah-boyd-cracking-teenagers-online-codes.html

Bullying and Harassment Model Policy

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Bullying and Harassment: The 2010 Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2801, a Washington State law which prohibits harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in our schools.

Teenagers Sharing Passwords as Show of Affection - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:58:00 +0000

Teenagers Sharing Passwords as Show of Affection - NYTimes.com:

Young couples have long signaled their devotion to each other by various means — the gift of a letterman jacket, or an exchange of class rings or ID bracelets. Best friends share locker combinations.

The digital era has given rise to a more intimate custom. It has become fashionable for young people to express their affection for each other by sharing their passwords to e-mail, Facebook and other accounts. Boyfriends and girlfriends sometimes even create identical passwords, and let each other read their private e-mails and texts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/us/teenagers-sharing-passwords-as-show-of-affection.html?_r=1&ref=us

Customize Website Access For Your Child With Weblock For Kids

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Customize Website Access For Your Child With Weblock For Kids: Weblock for kids is a parental control application, which allows browsing only custom approved websites by parents. It can be easily implemented to apply browsing restrictions on children, so that you can customize your child’s homepage with the included artwork, defined colors or even your own images. Furthermore, you can prevent access to your computer and other programs by password protecting browsing, and for exiting the “Kid Mode”, which limits browsing sessions.

Call Your Senators, Help Stop LGBT Bullying

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Call Your Senators, Help Stop LGBT Bullying

Al's Student Non-Discrimination Act would ban discrimination and harassment in public schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and require schools to protect LGBT students when they are threatened.

Join us and help make our schools a safer place for LGBT students. Take two minutes of your day to call your Senators and urge them to cosponsor the Student Non-Discrimination Act:

Call the Senate switchboard at 202-224-3121

Ask for your Senators and make your voice heard

Ask your friends to call too

Keep calling every week until this important bill passes

Report your call below

Active Bystanders: Active Bystander Strategies

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Active Bystanders: Active Bystander Strategies

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it' - Telegraph

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it' - Telegraph:

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it'

Two young victims of cyberbullying have spoken out against the anonymity of their tormentors, as a new study shows that “cyberbullying” has now affected a third of teenagers.

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it' - Telegraph

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it' - Telegraph:

Cyberbullying victims speak out: 'they were anonymous so they thought they could get away with it'

Two young victims of cyberbullying have spoken out against the anonymity of their tormentors, as a new study shows that “cyberbullying” has now affected a third of teenagers.

A year of too much work or too little - KansasCity.com

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:21:00 +0000

... A year of too much work or too little - KansasCity.com: Earlier this year, I dared to put the question out there: Can you control after-hours work demands without getting fired or losing a customer?

My favorite response came from Wayne A. Hochwarter, a professor of management at Florida State University. It's all about communication, he said. Maybe you're answering emails at 10 p.m., but your manager doesn't expect you to be on call at all hours. You may have inadvertently communicated the wrong message: that you don't mind the infringement on your personal time. It's possible to pull back - if you are clear about how you plan to handle their needs during the workday, he said.

Bullying in Schools: An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Bullying in Schools: An Overview. Excellent report. http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/234205.pdf

http://bit.ly/ucq1Zn

Linksys Network Router Internet Access Policy Setup

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0000

Sexting game making 'Rounds' at local middle school - NBCActionNews.com - Kansas City

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:06:00 +0000

Sexting game making 'Rounds' at local middle school - NBCActionNews.com - Kansas City: LIBERTY, Mo. - There's a new game of chicken making the rounds in the halls of at least two local middle schools. It is growing in popularity and bringing sexting to a new, frightening level.

What chat slang is important for parents to know?

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:59:00 +0000

What chat slang is important for parents to know?

Suicide and Bullying BRIEF

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:52:00 +0000

This issue brief examines the relationship between suicide and bullying among children and adolescents, with special attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. It also explores strategies for preventing these problems.

Microsoft Online Safety Event Planning Guide

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:56:00 +0000

Microsoft Online Safety Event Planning Guide: A guide to planning an online safety event
This guide helps you organize and conduct an online safety event for consumers.

Safely | online monitoring for parents and children

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:07:00 +0000

Safely | online monitoring for parents and children: Social Monitor is a free service for parents with kids on Facebook

Media and Technology Resources for Educators | Common Sense Media

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:50:00 +0000

Media and Technology Resources for Educators | Common Sense Media

Standing up, Not Standing By: A Free Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators

Use this kit from Commonsense Media to stop cyberbullies in their tracks. It has the materials you need to show students how to stand up when they see digital harassment happening and to help you create a positive school culture where kids can thrive – both online and off. It offers easy access to our two best lessons on cyberbullying for each grade level. You'll find engaging, turn-key instruction for your classroom.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators

Netsmartz Tip Sheets

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Tip Sheets: Cyberbullying. Sexting. Social Networking. NetSmartz Workshop introduces you to these and other important Internet safety topics through tip sheets for children and their trusted adults. Use them to educate yourself and others in your community about the main online risks, to accompany NetSmartz Internet safety presentations, and to engage children in discussions about appropriate online behavior.

Contract for Responsible Cell Phone Us

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Contract for Responsible Cell Phone Us

http://wirelessfoundation.org/Files/FamilyCellPhoneContract.pdf

BeSeen - a Free Mobile App about Social Networking for Educators and Families

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:44:00 +0000

BeSeen - a Free Mobile App about Social Networking for Educators and Families

BeSeen is provided by Carnegie Mellon University and Web Wise Kids to teach youth how to be responsible in social networks by securing their private and personal information, protecting their online reputation and defending their peers. This online safety mobile application is a single-player game that simulates a social networking website. The player creates a profile and starts earning “friend” characters and interacting with them. They learn about others through their posts and help them through challenges in order to win awards and make new friends.

In BeSeen, the ultimate quest is to make friends. At first, that is a matter of getting involved in school activities, but as more friends join a social circle, they bring their problems with them. To keep friends and make more, it’s important not only to be involved but to be a good friend. Who is up for the challenge?

Bullying in Schools

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:28:00 +0000

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released Bullying in Schools: An Overview

This bulletin examines the connection between different types and frequencies of bullying, truancy, and student achievement, and whether students’ engagement in school mediates these factors. It discusses the results of three studies conducted in 2007 at the National Center for School Engagement, and compares these results with those from a Swedish study. The authors conclude that victimization in the form of bullying can distance students from learning. Schools can overcome this negative effect if they adopt strategies that engage students in their work, creating positive learning environments that produce academic achievement.

Online Safety FAQ

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Online Safety FAQ

Mostly good news about kids online, study finds | Safe and Secure - CNET News

noreply@blogger.com (RS) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:26:00 +0000

Mostly good news about kids online, study finds | Safe and Secure - CNET News: A report from the University of New Hampshire's Crimes against Children Research Center shows a significant decrease in "unwanted online sexual solicitation" as well as "unwanted exposure to pornography" in recent years among children ages 10 to 17 years old. There was a small increase in online harassment.