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Cyber Bullying
A site that combats online social cruelty among kids.
Grade Level: 6-12, Professional

http://cyberbully.org

	CONTENT: Cyber Bullying is a site with useful information for parents, teachers, students, and administrators on the use of the Internet or other digital communication devices to be cruel or vicious to others. The site is maintained by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use.
	SITE DESIGN: This very simply designed site has clearly marked links embedded in the text of the main page. Acrobat Reader is needed to read the downloadable files.
	REVIEW: This Web site focuses on Cyberbullying, the sending or posting of harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Parents, teachers, and students will find resources and information to help combat this trend. Included is a guide for educators, a needs assessment, and a parents guide with tips and suggestions for prevention, detection, and intervention. Also included are news stories about cyberbullying and related issues and a review of the research. For more information, visitors are invited to join an online discussion group and live chat sessions with Nancy Willard, Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, CSRUI.
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