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Explore the devastating impact of cyberbullying on individuals like Phoebe Prince, and learn about the important roles of parents, schools, and law enforcement in prevention. Discover steps taken by school districts, such as the Newton School District, to combat cyberbullying effectively.
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Problem internet use Dustin Goddard November 30, 2010 FYS100: Untangling the Web
Important Kinds of PIU • Gambling • Addiction • Cyber Bullying http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4977663
Cyber Bullying • Phoebe Prince • 15 years old • Irish immigrant moves to Massachusetts • Struggles to adjust • Gets cyber bullied • Mostly through text messaging and online sites such as Facebook • Commits suicide • Who should be responsible in prevention? http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/city_desk_wired/index.php/2010/02/
Who Should be Responsible for Managing Cyber Bullying? • Parents are most responsible • Schools next most responsible • Police, only needed in extreme cases
Steps to Improve the Issue • School districts working to improve the problem • Newton School District • Establishing web site to help fight issue • Easier to report incidents • New Penalties for violators http://www.wickedlocal.com/newton/news/x1966825337/Newton-schools-updating-bullying-policy-with-new-website