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Bullied 11-year-old in Trouble Over YouTube Videos

July 26th, 2010 by Elizabeth

Source: http://sportzmania.co.cc

Imagine your 11-year-old daughter, let’s call her Jessi Slaughter, becomes an active member of social media websites like 4chan and Stickam (because she’s still a bit too young for Facebook) and, because of her slightly off-kilter personality, she has…

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A Teen’s Suicide Inspires Action Against Cyber Bullying

February 24th, 2010 by Shannon Mcconchie

Prince Family Photo, Source: Boston.com

Source: Boston.com

Update:
(March 31st, 2010)

Nine teens have been charged over the tragic suicide of Phoebe Prince. The teens, seven girls, and two boys, are being charged with criminal harassment, violation of civil rights and disturbing a school assembly. The two boys,…

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28 Students Suspended for Cyberbullying in Washington

February 24th, 2010 by Kiwi Expert - Barbara Zimmerman

Source: www.manhattanconstructiongroup.com

Twenty-eight students at McLure Middle School in Seattle, Washington have been suspended for cyber bullying a fellow classmate.

The cyber bullying incident involved a Facebook page that urged students to sign up to share in the dislike of the…

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ON Government Now Recognizes National Bullying Awareness Week

February 23rd, 2010 by Kiwi Commons

National Bullying Awareness Week

Source: i.ehow.com

Kiwi Commons is proud to announce that the Ontario Legislature recently came together to formally recognize and support Canada’s annual National Bullying Awareness Week.

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Cyber Bullying vs. Freedom of Speech – What Will the Courts Decide?

February 16th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

Source: Lifeinitaly.com

Source: Lifeinitaly.com

A teenage student living in South Florida is taking action against her principal, Peter Bayer, after she was suspended for creating a Facebook page that was criticizing one of her teachers, Sarah Phelps.  A federal judge has ruled that…

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