Latest Cyber-bullying Stories
VIENNA, Va., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will be hosting a webinar on "Cyber-bullying: Trends and the Law" on Thursday, June 16, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Eastern) via Blackboard Collaborate. Cyber-bullying is rapidly becoming a major challenge for schools. Approximately thirty-four states have passed laws relating to cyber-bullying. Even with laws prohibiting cyber-bullying, it remains an issue for educators to...
Game Featured on www.NSTeens.org, a Site From the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children That Teaches Online Safety to Kids Ages 8 to 12 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new game is now available for kids between the ages of 8 and 12 that is not only fun but also teaches them how to stay safer while on the Internet. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Sprint (NYSE: S) announced today that in honor of Internet...
WALTHAM, Mass., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WhatsWhat.me - the most safe, secure, kids' social network for kids ages 7-13 - announces its upcoming presentation at CE Week's Internet Safety Symposium on June 23rd in NYC by Director of Internet Safety, Katie LeClerc Greer. Greer, a law enforcement and Internet safety expert, will showcase the patent-pending technologies -- biometric facial recognition, grade-based separation, anti-bullying tools, among others -- that make WhatsWhat.me the...
PHILADELPHIA, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Each day as many as 160,000 U.S. children miss school daily because of bullying. Students in the Know Foundation, a non-profit group, is launching The Bullying Academy, a web-based interactive program designed to help 4th-8th grade students recognize the dangers associated with bullying and cyber-bullying. The Bullying Academy will be introduced at the (International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference 2011, June 26-29 at the...
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of American school children are, or soon will be, singing "no more pencils, no more books," the theme song marking the official start of summer and the annual school break. That usually means more time spent online. Taking steps to help keep their kids safe online can be daunting for parents, so Verizon is providing help for reducing cyberthreats by offering tips and links to resources. "The first line of defense against online threats is...
BLUE BELL, Pa., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- William M. Thompson, chairman & CEO of PredictivEdge today announced the launch of the Proactive Parenting Network (PPN), a solution that empowers parents to provide a safe online environment for their children in an ever-changing digital world. PPN delivers a comprehensive, proactive solution with premier online safety tools and educational resources. According to i-SAFE, only five percent of parents feel their children are completely safe...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SGTB) announced today that the number of registrants on their child safety site, MouseMail.com, is in excess of 200,000, more than double a month ago, a significant amount considering the site is still in its early stages. A new, improved version of MouseMail.com was released earlier this month and additional, greatly enhanced features are expected over the next 30 days. The company also plans several...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive web access portal specially designed for children under 10 is now available for first time users, MouseMail.com, a product of Safe Communications, Inc. (OTC: SGTB), the leading provider of technology safety applications for children, announced today. The service protects kids from online bullies and predators, a serious threat as outlined in a recent study showing that one million children under 13 were harassed or bullied on...
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- imbee, the kid's social network, today announced the launch of their No Bully Zone campaign. The No Bully Zone aims to serve as an ongoing source at imbee.com that reminds, educates and informs kids, parents, educators and anyone else who wants know, about ways to use the internet safely and respectfully. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110518/SF04280LOGO) As the go-to online community for kids, imbee is committed to raising...
