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Flame Retardant: Cyberbullies Torment Their Victims 24/7: Here's How to Stop the Abuse
Willard, Nancy
School Library Journal, v52 n4 p54 Apr 2006
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic information such as e-mail and other digital age tools to bully or harass individuals. Cyberbullies post angry and vulgar messages in online "flaming" wars or hack into a peer's e-mail account to wreak havoc, assaulting the reputations and already fragile egos of their young victims. The devastating effects include low self-esteem, poor academic performance, depression, and, in some cases, violence, even suicide. In this article, the author describes a student victim of cyberbullying and suggests a few strategies on how to stop the abuse. The author concludes that students need consistent guidance in safely navigating the Web, and librarians can play a critical role, helping youngsters make responsible choices online--while remaining alert to potential cyber abuse.
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Bullying, School Safety, Computer Mediated Communication, Antisocial Behavior, Self Esteem, Academic Achievement, Violence, Psychological Patterns, Depression (Psychology), Internet, Librarians, School Role, School Counselors, Counselor Role, Teacher Role
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