Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Presenters: Karen Romans, LMSW, Director of Care
Coordination &
Rebecca Hoberman MSW ‘12
The focus on this workshop was to discuss the hot button
issue of cyber bullying in schools. The
presentation opened dialogue of what cyber bullying is by meaning and how it is
seen in schools. The purpose was to
become more aware of the issues that surround the compounded issues of cyber
bullying.
The presenters touched on the signs and symptoms of both the
victims of cyber bullying and also the perpetrators. To be prepared for the concerns, the
participants were walked \through the definitions of the terms, shared new
vocabulary and the types of cyber bullying were identified. Statics were shared on the feelings and
actions/reactions children have to being cyber bullied. Assessment tools were shared for both the
victims and the bullies.
A strong point made was how important the parents are to be
advocates for the students and for stopping the problem. New ideas of how to
engage the parents were brainstormed and the group discussed the real harm and
effects on the school system. As well as
the engagement of the parents resources were given for the educators and
students to help stop cyber bullying. The presentation outlined red flags for
different forms of cyber bullying and how to respond to these.
Resource:
Online:
StandUp! Guide to Cyberbullying
National Crime
Prevention Council: Delete Cyberullying
McGruff’s Advice:
Cyberbullying
WiredSafety.org –
the world’s largest Internet safety and help group
Stop Cyberbullying
Other Online
Supports:
Books:
Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J.W. (2008). Bullying: Beyond
the schoolyard. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Trolley, B.C., Hanel, C., & Shields, L. (2006). Demystifying
& deescalating cyber bullying in the schools: A resource guide for
counselors, educators, and parents. Booklocker.com, Inc.
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