Sextortion Crimes on School Computers

Sextortion Crimes on School Computers

At the end of 2023, the Department of Justice released a public safety alert regarding online sextortion crimes against children and teens. According to CNN, predators targeted “[a]t least 3,000 minors, mostly boys” with sextortion schemes. In comparison to previous...
What Schools Need to Know about Forums and Chatrooms

What Schools Need to Know about Forums and Chatrooms

The teenage years are periods of personal exploration, experimentation, and change. As such, teenage students frequently seek anonymous conversation online. According to The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children, anonymous online communication offers teens...
Training and Monitoring Can Prevent Tragedy in Alabama Schools

Training and Monitoring Can Prevent Tragedy in Alabama Schools

Over half of adolescents and teens report that they have been bullied online. Perhaps more shockingly, the same number of teens admit that they themselves have bullied someone online. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, over 80% of teens regularly use a...
A Positive Approach to School Discipline

A Positive Approach to School Discipline

Traditional models of school behavior management focus on responding to inappropriate student behavior. However, evidence shows this isn’t always effective. As a result, several schools have moved to a preventative model. Positive Behavioral Interventions &...
The Risks and Dangers of Anonymous Question Apps

The Risks and Dangers of Anonymous Question Apps

In 2009 and 2010, anonymous question-and-answer apps exploded in popularity. These apps, which target young users, include Spring.me, founded in 2009, and ASKfm, launched in 2010. Newer apps, such as NGL and Sendit, integrate with social media sites such as Snapchat...
Preventing Cyberbullying in Schools

Preventing Cyberbullying in Schools

Cyberbullying can be a tricky situation for administrators. It is every school’s duty to maintain a safe learning environment. This, of course, includes face-to-face learning in the classroom. However, schools are also responsible for maintaining a safe learning...

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