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Help Protect Kids from “All Too Common” Cyberbullying
By Judge Tom Jacobs, author of What Are My Rights? Q&A About Teens and the Law (Revised & Updated 4th Edition) Content Note: Includes descriptions of sexual harassment, ableist bullying, and suicide. The headline says it all: “Bullying and Cyberbullying … Continue reading →
How to Respond When Students with Disabilities Are Bullied
By Andrew Hawk In most states, school personnel complete annual training about bullying and bullying prevention. Anyone who has completed one of these trainings knows that students with disabilities are at a higher risk of being bullied. However, new information … Continue reading →
The Current State of Cyberbullying
By Judge Tom Jacobs, coauthor of Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court Over the past decade, adults and teenagers have been prosecuted for cyberbullying. Whether charged specifically with an act of … Continue reading →
Author Spotlight: Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
The staff at Free Spirit is privileged to work with many amazing authors. We will be sharing more author spotlights with you, and hope you enjoy learning about these writers who are dedicated to helping kids succeed. The following spotlight … Continue reading →
When Your Child Bullies: 8 Steps Parents Can Take
By Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein, LMSW, author of Stand Up to Bullying! Bullying reports may be something we read about in the newspaper, see online, or view on television. It can seem miles away from home, so it’s not unusual for parents … Continue reading →