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As the internet makes the world more accessible it also increases the possibility of cyber-bullying and stalking. Internet crime is a growing problem in our society. Hitchcock addresses how to prevent this unfortunate reality and crime by exploring the responses from the public, criminal justice system, and victims.
List of contents
Foreword
Introduction
1: Who Are Cyberbullies?
2: What Is Cyberbullying?
3: Cyberbullying Laws
4: Are Schools Ready for Cyberbullies?
5: What If Your Child Is A Cyberbully?
6: Cyberbullying Victims Who Fought Back
7: When Sexting Becomes Sextortion
8: Social Media Web Sites and Apps
9: Cell and Smart Phone Know-How
10: When Online Fun & Gaming Goes Wrong
11: When An Adult Is A Cyberbully
12: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
13: Online Safety Tips Resources and Where to go for Help
Glossary
About the author
J. A. Hitchcock is a nationally recognized cybercrime and cyberbullying expert who has helped pass laws related to online harassment in many states, including Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. As president of Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHOA, at www. haltabuse.org), J.A. helps victims of cyberstalking crimes fight back. She volunteers her time as a consultant on Internet crime cases for police departments worldwide, the U.S. Department of Justice Victims of Crime, and the National Center for Victims of Crime. She is, also, the recipient of the 2017 Real Heroes Education Award for Southern Maine. Visit her website at www.jahitchcock.com.
Summary
As the internet makes the world more accessible it also increases the possibility of cyber-bullying and stalking. Internet crime is a growing problem in our society. Hitchcock addresses how to prevent this unfortunate reality and crime by exploring the responses from the public, criminal justice system, and victims.
