Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web - What You Need to Know

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
Preface (updated in paperback edition)
Introduction
Chapter 1: Who Are Cyberbullies?
Chapter 2: What Is Cyberbullying?
Chapter 3: Cyberbullying Laws
Chapter 4: Are Schools Ready for Cyberbullies?
Chapter 5: What If Your Child Is A Cyberbully?
Chapter 6: Cyberbullying Victims Who Fought Back
Chapter 7:When Sexting Becomes Sextortion
Chapter 8: Social Media Websites and Apps
Chapter 9: Cell and Smart Phone Know-How
Chapter 10: When Online Fun & Gaming Goes Wrong
Chapter 11: When an Adult Is a Cyberbully
Chapter 12: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
Chapter 13: Online Safety Tips Resources and Where to go for Help
Glossary

About the author

By J.A. Hitchcock

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.

Product details

• Authors: J. A. Hitchcock, J.A. Hitchcock
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2019
• EAN: 9781538122358
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-2235-8
• No. of pages: 146
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Violence in society, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Ethical & social aspects of IT, Violence and abuse in society, COMPUTERS / Social Aspects, Cyber-bullying;Cyber-stalking;Cyber-violence