Cyberbullying
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	Smart Net Surfing for Kids and Their Parents - This page offers some great tips for parents as to how to educate their kids with respect to surfing the internet. http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/for-parents_tips.htm
	CyberbullyNOT: Stop Online Social Cruelty - This very descriptive printout describes the different types of cyberbullying. It describes who tends to be cyberbullied, as well as who becomes a cyberbully. The harm of cyberbullying, as well as prevention techniques are also provided. http://www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/docs/cbnparent.pdf
	Net Bullies - This informative site provides detailed information about the issues related to cyberbullying--useful for both parents and educators. http://www.netbullies.com/pages/1/index.htm
	Parry Aftab's Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe Online - This printout provides parents with some excellent tips for keeping yourself and your kids safe on social networks, such as MySpace or Facebook. http://www.wiredsafety.org/resources/pdf/socialnetworktips.pdf
	Ready, set, game: Learn how to keep video gaming safe and fun - This page describes the concept of cyberbullying in online videogames, as well as providing parents with tips for how to dealing with these bullies (known as griefers). http://www.microsoft.com/canada/athome/security/children/griefers.mspx
	Teen Chat Decoder Online Acronym Database For Parents - "We know that understanding your kids online chat get's harder everyday, and the acronym and abbreviations that they use in their instant and chat messages don't make it any easier for parents." (site) http://www.teenchatdecoder.com/
	Parenting Online (Wired Safety) - Worried that your kids are more Internet savvy than you are? This printout provides some very detailed tips for keeping kids safe online. Blocking, filtering, and general common sense when online are provided. http://www.wiredsafety.org/resources/pdf/parentingonline.pdf
	Cyberbullying (About Kids Health) - This two-part article offers some excellent insight into many of the problems and issues that surround cyberbullying. http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/News/Cyber-Bullying-Part-One.aspx?articleID=7981&c...
	Cyberbullying.ca Always On, Always Aware! - In addition to describing the general concept of cyberbullying, this Canadian site also offers some general advice on dealing with this serious problem. A listing of related resources is also provided. http://www.cyberbullying.ca
	Cyberbullying Research Center - This US site has a wealth of resources on the topic of cyberbullying, including: top ten tips for preventing and responding to cyberbullying, current research, and videos. Educators, be sure to check out the printables and quizzes in the resource area. http://www.cyberbullying.us/
	Cyberbullying Research Center - videos - In these short video clips, Dr. Sameer Hinduja describes many aspects of cyberbullying. What is it? What are the warning signs? How can educators and parents help? http://www.cyberbullying.us/videos.php
	Digizen.org - This UK media literacy site has great resources for encouraging youth to engage in safe and responsible internet activity. There are interactives as well as resources for teachers and parents. It focuses on Cyberbullying issues, and contains advice and information on using social networking spaces... http://www.digizen.org
	Stop Cyberbullying - This site describes the concept of cyberbullying, as well as why people do it and how you can prevent it from happening. The law as it relates to cyberbullying is also discussed, but in an American context. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
	Cyberbullying (The Ophelia Project) - From the creators of the Ophelia Project, learn about the concept of cyberbullying, who cyberbullies, and why kids may choose to cyberbully. http://www.opheliaproject.org/main/ra_cyberbullying.htm
	Challenging Cyber Bullying - This Canadian site provides some great information about cyberbullying, as well as information on how parents and teachers can help with this issue. Canadian law and cyberbullying is also briefly discussed. http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx
	Parents (WiredKids.org) - "Parents need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access. The Internet is essential to our children's education, future careers and lives. But even the most experienced Internet user doesn't understand how children use the Internet and how to help them have... http://www.wiredkids.org/parents/index.html
	WiredKids.org - These activities will provide you with information about cyberbullying (appropriate for kids, teens, parents, and teachers). http://www.wiredkids.org/wiredkids_org.html

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