I Was Cyberbullied

Gr 7 Up—Bullying and cyberbullying have become growing concerns to school personnel and others who care about the mental and physical health of teens. This program presents definitions, examples, and solutions for this troubling epidemic. Research has found that almost half of American teens have been cyberbullied. It hurts victims, like physical bullying, except that the hurtful words and images sent by cell phones and through the Internet are more lasting. Three real-life cyberbullying experiences are described by the victims, and two teen hosts explain the best ways to counteract it: Stop (don't react), Block (don't accept communications from the bullies), and Tell (a trusted adult, if necessary.) "Bully coach" Joel Haber, PhD, gives expert testimony about the phenomenon, how to avoid being a victim, and ways to stop it. The teacher's resource binder contain an entire curriculum on the topic, including pre- and post-tests, student activities, examples of cyberbullycide, and fact sheets on legislative action against cyberbullying listed by state. This timely program is appropriate for middle and high school health and computer ethics classes and clubs.—Ann Weber, Bellarmine College Prep., San Jose, CA