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A Teen’s Suicide Inspires Action Against Cyber Bullying

February 24th, 2010 by Shannon Mcconchie

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Phoebe Prince was a freshman at South Hadley High School, her principal called her “smart and charming”, and she even had a date for the school’s big event, the winter festival. So why did Phoebe Prince take her own life? Was school and cyber bullying a major factor?

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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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Internet Safety – A Teen’s Approach

January 11th, 2010 by Elizabeth

Internet Safety GirlCreated by Melissa, a Youth Intern Writer at RadicalParenting.com.

Sometimes youth need to hear advice from another youth in order for it to make sense.  So I’m on a mission to help protect youth by providing the most honest and straightforward…

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