Cyberbullying and the Law

by Teppo Harasymiw

Overview

Each year, the sense of urgency to halt the growth of cyberbullying increases. As more cyberbullying cases and their consequences are brought to national attention, many states are instituting anti-bullying legislation. In addition, many people are calling for stronger legal penalties for bullying behaviors. The role of American law in protecting young people in cyberspace is explained as well as how laws related to bullying are being interpreted in court cases. Teens learn what rights they have, what powers schools possess, and what parts of the law are still in flux. Perhaps most important, they learn how to be activists rather than victims, effectively advocating for themselves and others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448883592
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2012
Series:	Digital and Information Literacy Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1130L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 The Many Kinds of Cyberbullying 7

Chapter 2 Federal Cyber Legislation 12

Chapter 3 State Cyber Legislation 18

Chapter 4 Court Cases and Controversial Decisions 23

Chapter 5 Taking Action 33

Glossary 38

For More Information 40

For Further Reading 42

Bibliography 44

Index 46