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Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D . is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and his B.S. in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Superior

Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D . is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and his B.S. in Criminal Justice (with a minor in legal studies) from the University of Central Florida Honors College

These two gentlemen have done personal research and there are papers with hard facts and figures to support their research.  There is also a good definition and description of what cyber bullying is, what terminology is used to refer to this phenomenon as well as additional useful links as additional resource material  they have placed on this website.

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Nancy Willard , is executive director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, and is considered to be an authority on the subject of CyberBullying.  She earned her Master’s degree in Special Education and has worked with students that exhibit behavioral problems.  She then pursued her PhD in Jurisprudence.  She is fluent in the areas of  law that revolve around computers, copyright issues as well as school law.  Additionally she has consulted and evaluated the need for technology, as well as its placement for several school districts.  She founded the Center for Safe & Responsible Internet Use, and it’s offspin site of:   http://www.cyberbullying.us/

The purpose of this website is to provide materials and resources for teens so that they can develop good decision-making skills that will assist them in dealing with cyberbullying.  It also provides information on cyber etiquette so that they can behaving in a responsible manner, and not inadvertently break the law when they are using the Internet or any other type of information technology. Defines what an online cyberthreat consists of, and makes key points on how to recognize this threat and potential consequences of individuals being driven to commit acts of vioilence against others, or themselves in forms of attempted suicide.

Also includes:

• Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet: A Guide for Educators
• Information on Child's Internet Protection Act
• Choosing Not To Go Down the Not-so-good Cyberstreets
• Capturing the "Eyeballs" and "E-wallets" of Captive Kids in School

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Parry Aftab heads up Wired Safety as a volunteer, a mom, international cyberspace privacy and security lawyer and children's advocate. Parry is the author of The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace (McGraw-Hill), which has been adapted and translated around the world.

WiredSafety, Is A 501(c)(3) Program and the largest online safety, education and help group in the world. We are a cyber-neighborhood watch and operate worldwide in cyberspace through our more than 9,000 volunteers worldwide. (WiredSafety is run entirely by volunteers.)

Also check out: Internet Super Heroes    Sponsored by WiredSafety & WiredKids

The purpose of this website is to provide direct help and resources to anyone who has been a victim of a cybercrime, or anyone who is currently experiencing some form of harassment.  They provide training for teachers, parents, children and law enforcement personnel.  They also work closely with a website entitled Cypercops.com.  Also provides tips for online safety as well as guidelines regarding privacy and responsible usage of technology.

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The purpose of the NCPC is to help people help themselves.  It establishes a source of information that will assist them in keeping themselves, their families and their communities aware of criminal activity as well as how to avoid and stay safe from crime.  They have an extensive system of links in regard to Cyber Bullying as well as other ‘cybercrimes’ that are prevalent in today’s world of technology.  Most recognized by their Crime Dog, McGruff who urges one and all to "Take A Bite Out Of Crime!"

It provides several pages, as well as additional links that range from identifying what a bully is, how they can manipulate you into doing things you do not wish to do, ways to protect yourself as well as where to go for help.

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Covers similar material as on the websites above, but has an additional feature of Webisodes that can be downloaded to an IPod or MP3 player.

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The Consortium for School Networking is a non-profit association that promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning. Its members include state departments of education, state networks, school districts, schools, individuals and companies that are committed to this goal.