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Formally, cyberbullying is defined by Cyberbullying Research Center as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices” (from Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying).
The founders of the Cyberbullying Research Center are Drs. Sameer Hinduja, and Justin Patchin.
The Cyberbullying Research Center is directed by Dr. Sameer Hinduja (Florida Atlantic University) and Dr. Justin W. Patchin (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire). They have been studying cyberbullying since 2002 and first launched this web site in 2005.
Do you know anyone who may be experiencing bullying in a virtual environment?
Stopbullying.gov presents information and resources from multiple government agencies related to cyberbullying including who is at risk, how to prevent it as well as how to respond.
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PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center specializes in providing resources and support for students with disabilities to confront bullying and harassment. The Top 10 Facts that parents, educators, and students should know is available here as well as by selecting the image on the left.
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