Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 CyberbuUying Is a Serious, Widespread Problem Jan Hoffman 12
2 Traditional Forms of Bullying Remain a More Prevalent and Serious Problem Susan M. Swearer 23
3 CyberbuUying Has a Broader Impact than Traditional Bullying Yalda T. Uhls 28
4 A Lack of Compassion Has Led to an Epidemic of Cyberbullying Ronald Alexander 33
5 Increased Access to Electronic Media Fosters Cyberbullying Jennifer Holladay 38
6 CyberbuUies and Victims Have Mental and Emotional Health Problems Steven Reinberg 48
7 Cyberbullying May Exacerbate Problems That Can Lead to Suicide Sameer Hinduja Justin W. Patchin 52
8 Parents Must Be More Involved to Address Cyberbullying Jim Kouri 57
9 Physicians Should Screen for Cyberbully Victimization Christine S. Moyer 62
10 Federal Law Requires Schools to Protect Children from Cyberbullying Wendy J. Murphy 67
11 Schools Have the Right to Punish Cyberbullies Nancy Wittard 71
12 College Campus Cyberbullying Laws Threaten Free Speech Foundation for Individual Rights in Education 79
13 Definitions in Laws to Prevent Cyberbullying Are Too Broad John Cox 84
14 Requiring Internet Companies to Police Cyberbullying Is Unrealistic Dan Whitcomb 97
Organizations to Contact 97
Bibliography 102
Index 107
