Posts Tagged ‘Media Justice League’
Back to School Series: Cyber Bullying & Sexting
Posted on Aug 24 2010 under Previous Programs, Youth Violence | Tags: Conflict, Conflict Connections Inc, conflict resolution, cyber bully, DeAnne Cuellar, Media Justice League, P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, Patricia Castillo, Pattie Porter, school, sexting, violence
What are sexting, cyber-harassment, and online stalking? While families are preparing for the new school year advocates against violence are gearing up to face new threats to our community’s safety. Every day we hear more and more stories about the endless ways young women and men are using technology to harm one another. Parents are terrified by the notion that their teenagers are engaged in sexting, and at the same time, they are anxious to learn how to face this issue head on. How has the prevalence and availability of new technology affected the frequency and ease of perpetrating these abusive behaviors? What can you do if you find yourself the victim of cyber-harassment or sexting?
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