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https://smssafeonline.edublogs.org/ Schalmont Middle School eighth-graders created a blog as part of an Internet elective course, which addresses cyberbullying, intellectual property rights, security and much more.
http://www.netlingo.com/ Alphabetical listing of current cyberbullying acronyms. This site also has links to statistics, video documentaries, and current news stories on the topic. It also has updates on websites such as Facebook and MySpace.
http://www.cyberbullying.us/ The site includes news and blogs devoted to cyberbullying from the United States and around the world. There are also links to numerous resources, such as information sheets, surveys, books, and websites. 

Source: Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University

http://www.netsmartz.org/ Currently being used at Woestina elementary. It has age-appropriate materials for grades K-2, 3-6, and middle and high school-aged students. There are resources for students, parents, educators, and law enforcement. 

Source: Sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Boys and Girls Clubs of America

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
index2.html
This site includes links that define what cyberbullying is, how it works, why kids get involved in it, and tips for preventing it. It also has links for parents, educators and law enforcement that include FAQ’s and related links.
http://www.cyberbullying.org/ This site has a link tabbed “examples” that has a nice description of the different formats that cyberbullying can take place in.  “Facts and news” link has interesting data on cyberbullying, and also links to news articles on the topic.  The “talk the talk” link has a number of on-line acronyms and what they mean for parents. Also has a lengthy resources page with links to a number of different sites on the topic.
http://www.cscic.state.ny.us/
cscorner/news/2007-01.cfm
This site defines what cyberbullying is, gives tips on how to protect your family, and provides links to a number of other sites (including some of the ones here) on the topic.

Source: New York State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination 

http://www.cyberbullying.info/
sitemap/sitemap.php
The site map includes links to definitions of cyberbullying, examples of it, safety tips, surveys, and links to online resources. 

Source: Chris Webster, a graduate student from Australia

http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/
adult/indexAdult.asp?Area=
cyberbullying
This is a federally maintained website that defines cyberbullying, but includes statistics from surveys they have done describing who is being bullied, and where and when it is happening. The site also includes tips on prevention, and links to other resources and prevention tips. 

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.mcgruff.org/Advice/
cyberbullies.php
This site focuses on safety tips and advice on how to respond in the event your child is subjected to cyberbullying.  This is a more general site, and includes some educational games designed to help inform children and parents about the issue.

Source: National Crime Prevention Council

 

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This Web page is maintained by Audrey Hendricks, Communications Specialist, according to Web publishing guidelines used by the Schalmont Central School District. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked Web site. This Web site was produced in cooperation with the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. © 2005 All rights reserved.

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