Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1. Bullying: Past, Present, and Future—The New Adolescent Aggression
Amanda’s Story
Traditional (Schoolyard) Bullying
The Definitional Debate: What Exactly Is Bullying?
Prevalence of Traditional Bullying
Emotional and Psychological Consequences of Bullying
Academic and Behavioral Consequences of Bullying
What Exactly Is Cyberbullying?
Accidental Cyberbullying
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 2. Teens Online Today: Where and Why
Our Smartphone Society
Technology Becomes More Social
Where Are Teens Online Today?
Snapchat
Vine
Ask.fm
Yik Yak, Secret, and Whisper
Other Messaging Apps
Gaming Networks
It’s Not All Bad
Personal Benefits
Educational Benefits
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 3. The Nature and Forms of Cyberbullying
The Nature of Cyberbullying
Anonymity and Pseudonymity
Disinhibition
Deindividuation
Lack of Supervision
Virality
Limitless Victimization Risk
Forms of Cyberbullying
Rumor Spreading
Flaming
Posting of Pictures and Videos
Captions, Commenting, and Messaging
Information Spreading
Impersonation
Tagging and Untagging
Cyberstalking
Physical Threats
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 4. What Do We Know About Cyberbullying?
Our Cyberbullying Research
Prevalence of Cyberbullying
Our Studies
Other Published Research
Trends
Gender Differences in Cyberbullying
Racial Differences in Cyberbullying
Age Differences in Cyberbullying
Victim/Offender Relationship in Cyberbullying
The Link Between Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying
Responses of Cyberbullying Victims
Emotional and Behavioral Consequences and Correlates of Cyberbullying
Emotional Consequences
Behavioral Consequences
Cyberbullicide
Why Do Youth Engage in Cyberbullying?
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 5. Legal Issues: Protecting Your Students, Your School, and Yourself
Important Judicial Rulings and Legislation Applicable to Schools
Harassment, Discrimination, and Civil Rights
Restricting and Disciplining On-Campus Student Behavior and Speech
Educators’ Ability to Restrict and Discipline Off-Campus Student Behavior and Speech
Electronic Harassment and Schools
School Authority Is Not Universal
School Discipline Is Allowed Under Certain Circumstances
The Difficulty in Determining What You Should Do
You Don’t Need to Wait Until the Horse Has Left the Barn Before Closing the Door
So . . . When Can Educators Intervene?
State Bullying Laws
School District Policy
Definition of Relevant Terms
Graduated Consequences and Remedial Actions
Procedures for Reporting Cyberbullying
Procedures for Investigating Cyberbullying
Substantial Disruption
Procedures for Preventing Cyberbullying
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 6. Preventing Cyberbullying
The Educator’s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying
Assessment
Educate Students and Staff
Convey and Reinforce Clear Expectations Regarding the Use of Digital Devices
Utilize the Expertise of Students Through Peer Mentoring
Maintain a Safe and Respectful School Climate
Install Monitoring and Filtering Software
Implement and Evaluate Formal Anti-Bullying Programming
Be a Trustee
Educate Parents
The Parent’s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying
Communication Is Key
Go Online
The Earlier the Better
Monitor Their Activities
Use Discretion When Spying
The Student’s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying
Protecting Personal Information
Password Protection
Warning Signs: What to Look For
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Chapter 7. Responding to Cyberbullying
Just Turn It Off!
School’s Response to Cyberbullying
Be Creative in Your Response
Be Sensitive to the Concerns of Those Who Are Bullied
Create an Anonymous Reporting System
Aggravating Circumstances
Informing Service Providers
Your Response Must Be Effective to Matter
Recommendations for Parents
Talking to the Parent of the Bully
Working With Parents of Children Who Bully
Empowering Teens to Tackle Cyberbullying
Bystanders: Encouraging Teens to Step Up for Others
Civil Remedies
Defamation
Invasion of Privacy
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligence
Recommendations for Working With Law Enforcement
Different Roles and Responsibilities
When Cyberbullying Becomes a Crime
Summary
Questions for Reflection
Notes
Concluding Thoughts
Resources
Resource A. Cyberbullying Scenarios for Discussion
Resource B. Technology Use Contract
Resource C. Cyberbullying and Online Aggression Survey Instrument (2014 version)
Resource D. Cyberbullying Incident Tracking Form
Resource E. Cyberbullying Report Card for Schools
Resource F. Cyberbullying Trustee Designation
Resource G. Supplemental Staff Development Questions
Index
© 2018 Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin