Overview

Cyberbullying in social media is one of the most important concerns in educational institutions at the K-12 and higher education levels today. Cyberbullying is complicated because it involves children, parents, and other family members as well as society at-large. It hurts the victim, the cyberbully, their families, their friends, others at and beyond the school, and our American society in countless direct and indirect ways — educationally, emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and in some cases it takes the victim’s life away. Sometimes the results of cyberbullying are intentional, other times the results are unintended. This book presents the information from the collaborative efforts and perspectives of a current school district superintendent who has researched and worked day-to-day with the issues, and an attorney currently dealing with the legal issues relevant to cyberbullying. This book is helpful to students, parents, educators, mental and medical health professionals, and attorneys who work with the misery, fears, terror and other consequences of cyberbullying in social media.

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Author:   Merle Horowitz ,  Dorothy M. Bollinger
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.449kg
ISBN:  

9781475800098

ISBN 10:   1475800096
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   16 October 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION I.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: STUDENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying Safe Learning Environment Sexting Emotional Responses to Cyberbullying Cyberbullying Research Studies Social Media Safe Learning Environment Health Benefits vs. Concerns Social Media Cyberbullying Issues Social Media Sexting Issues Sexting Research Studies Privacy Issues Social Media In Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Cyberbullying and Social Media Defined Cyberbullying State Statutes, Regulations and Policies Social Media Louisiana Indiana Nebraska Definitions and Types of Social Media Cyberbullying In Social Media: It Really, Really Hurts Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Criminal Statutes and Proposed Federal Civil Legislation State Statutes Federal Statutes Proposed Federal Civil Legislation Examination of Adjudicated State and Federal Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases First Amendment – School District Speech Cases Material and Substantial Disruption Standards Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Forecast of Substantial Disruption Standard Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Other Standards True Threat Standard Fraser Standard Hazelwood Standard Morse Standard First Amendment - Higher Education Speech Cases Qualified Immunity Defamation Cases Harassment Cases, Statutes, and Regulations Title IX Sexting Cases and Statutes Title VI Civil Rights and Other Statutes, Educational Institutions’ Policies Substantive Due Process Equal Protection Invasion of Privacy Cases Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicate Conclusion II.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: EMPLOYEES A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying E-Mail Usage: Friend or Foe Social Media Disciplinary Actions Privacy Issues Use in Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators and Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Statutes: Students Cyberbullying Educators Arkansas California Colorado Florida Hawaii Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Utah Cases: Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators Cases Where the Employees and Educational Entities Were Successful Cases Where The Students Were Successful Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicated Cases: Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Case Where Employee was Disciplined, but not Terminated Case Where the Employee was Terminated Case Filed, But Not Adjudicated Conclusion III.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: PARENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying United States Concerns International Concerns Social Media Health Benefits and Concerns Public Health Approach Responses to Parent Cyberbullying or Harassment B.Legal Aspects Civil and Criminal Statutes and Regulations Contract Terms Court Decisions Involving Parents and Educational Institutions Civil Rights Cases Parent/Student Victims vs. Educational Institutions Parent/Student Victims and Employee Victim Social Media Privacy Case Conclusion IV.CONCLUSION Appendices ATable of State Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws BTable of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases CReferences DCenters and Resources EQuestions and Ideas for Staff Development About the Authors

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With the proliferation of social media and its integration into the daily lives of children and adolescents, cyberbullying has become a critical issue in basic school safety. Horowitz (a school district superintendent) and Bollinger (an attorney) offer a curated discussion examining the complexity of cyberbullying as a phenomenon and its effects on safety and quality of life for its victims. The text guides the reader through a foundational examination of cyberbullying interactions and the potential detrimental effects on a person's educational, emotional, and physical well-being. In addition, the authors review current legal aspects of cyberbullying across various states and the effects of cyberbullying on educational practices. While the text is not intended to serve as definitive legal advice, the discussion offers a high-quality, jargon-free examination of this complex topic. The text is highly recommended for current and future educators as well as associated professionals—including mental and medical health professionals—working in all levels of education. Additionally, the text is recommended for general readers interested in the topic. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE * Both a primer and a refresher course, this book is sure to find its way into many educators' hands. * Library Journal * Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are 'safe' both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate Internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators. This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, Past-President of AASA, Alexandria, Virginia For those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the Internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MD In Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Project for Civic Engagement

Both a primer and a refresher course, this book is sure to find its way into many educators' hands. Library Journal Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are 'safe' both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate Internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators. This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, Past-President of AASA, Alexandria, Virginia For those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the Internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MD In Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Both a primer and a refresher course, this book is sure to find its way into many educators' hands. Library Journal Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are 'safe' both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate Internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators. This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, President of AASA, Alexandria, Virginia For those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the Internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MD In Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions , is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are safe both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, President of AASA, Alexandria, Virginia For those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MD In Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Author Information

Merle Horowitz, Ed.D., is a superintendent in suburban Philadelphia, PA, and has spent the past 20 years studying bullying and bully prevention programs. This research led to her dissertation about online harassment of educators and cyberbullying within social media. Dorothy M. Bollinger is an attorney whose law practice focuses on Internet, computer, information, technology, and copyright legal issues as she represents, among others, numerous educational institutions. Before entering the legal field, she was a superintendent of schools and an administrator and teacher in schools, colleges, and universities.

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