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Topic |
Media Literacy |
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Program Summary |
Cyber-bulling is any form of harassment that occurs via the Internet. Vicious forum posts, name calling in chat rooms, posting fake profiles on web sites and mean or cruel email messages are all examples of bullying. While Cyber-bullying mainly takes place online, other high tech methods like threatening text messages and taunting voicemail also fall under this category. Hear from Real Teens as they discuss their views on Cyber-Bullying. |
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Length |
18 minutes |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 8 - 12 |
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Publication Date |
2008 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Wow! An actual OK cyber video that held my attention; Web sites like MySpace and Facebook are a part of pretty much every teen's life, and much of the cyber-bullying originates from those web sites. Teens need to know what to do if they are being bullied, and this video does a good job of showing what to do. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Media portrayal of problem behavior; friends who engage in problem behavior; early initiation of and favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement. |
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Library Location |
Town of Ulster Library |