Cyber

Cyberbullying / Louise I. Gerdes, book editor. - Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2012. - 110 p. ; 24 cm. - At issue. Social issues. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-106) and index.

Cyberbullying is a serious, widespread problem -- Traditional forms of bullying remain a more prevalent and serious problem -- Cyberbullying has a broader impact than traditional bullying -- A lack of compassion has led to an epidemic of cyberbullying -- Increased access to electronic media fosters cyberbyllying -- Cyberbullies and victims have mental and emotional health problems -- Cyberbullying may exacerbate problems that can lead to suicide -- Parents must be more involved to address cyberbullying -- Physicians should screen for cyberbully victimization -- Federal law requires schools to protect children from cyberbullying -- Schools have the right to punish cyberbullies -- College campus cyberbullying laws threaten free speech -- Definitions in laws to prevent cyberbullying are too broad -- Requiring Internet companies to police cyberbullying is unrealistic.

Presents a collection of essays looking at the issue of cyberbullying, including its ramifications, the parents' role, and whether or not laws against it threaten free speech.

ISBN: 9780737755626 (hbk.) 0737755628 (hbk.) 9780737755633 (pbk.) 0737755636 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011030421

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cyberbullying.

LC Class. No.: HV6773.15.C92 / C93 2012