015: Cyberbullying Prevention – From Tragedy to Solutions

Posted on July 22, 2015 by John Linney

In this episode

Bullying often used to end when the school bell rang. In the digital age, cyber aggression can occur 24 hours a day. With new social media apps and technology every day, how do we help students navigate safely? Guest Carol Todd’s daughter, Amanda, took her life because of cyberbullying & mistreatment but we can prevent new tragedies with the right solutions.

About today’s guest

Carol Todd is a mother, advocate and longtime teacher. Carol’s daughter Amanda Todd raised awareness about the consequences of cyber-bullying with a YouTube video that’s been seen by over 19 million people. The Amanda Todd Legacy was created by Carol to help others in need with resources and assistance to address anti-bullying, mental health and cyber safety.

Recommended Resources:

• “The Big Disconnect – Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age”– by Catherine Steiner-Adair EdD. and Teresa H. Barker
• “It’s Complicated” – by Dana Boyd
• “The App Generation” – by Gardner Howard and Katie Davis
• “Disconnected: Youth, New Media and the Ethics Gap” – by Carrie James and Henry Jenkins

Guest Links

• BLOG – Sue Sheff – http://suescheff.com
• Net Smartz – http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents
• UK Safer Internet – http://www.saferinternet.org.uk
• Common Sense Media – https://www.commonsensemedia.org
• Amanda Todd Legacy – www.amandatoddlegacy.org

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