What is Bullying?

Understand exactly what bullying is, and what it is not.

What is Cyberbullying?

Provides our well-cited definition of cyberbullying so you know how to spot it.

Cyberbullying Statistics

How much are kids being cyberbullied, and in what ways?

Cyberbullying Keynotes & Workshops

Cyberbullying keynotes and workshops to equip and empower educators are here.

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Our compelling, relevant bullying and cyberbullying assemblies for students.

Cyberbullying Parent and Community Presentations

Sessions for parents and community members to help them keep kids safe, supported, and thriving online.

Cyberbullying Resources for Educators

Educators, here are numerous free PDF tip sheets, activities, and strategies to reduce tech misuse and promote its positive use.

Cyberbullying Resources for Parents

Parents, promote the positive use of technology with these free PDF resources.

Cyberbullying Resources for Youth

Students, here are resources to keep your online experience safe and fun.

Cyberbullying Stories

Read the experiences of those targeted online, in their own words.

Most Popular Social Media Apps

Description, history, user count, and age restrictions for any social media app you can think of.

Report Cyberbullying

Need cyberbullying help? Here's the contact info of every site, app, and gaming platform.

Bullying & Cyberbullying Laws

Need to know the bullying and cyberbullying laws in your state?

Bullying & Cyberbullying Policies In Your State

Know what to include in your school or organizational policy.

Cyberbullying Research by Country

An interactive map of cyberbullying research done in different countries of the world.

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  • Cell Phones and ChaCha

    In the last several months, we have received more calls and emails from school administrators about issue related to cell phones than probably anything else.  The concerns about cell phones are varied.  For example, students are texting on them all hours of the school day, cell phones can be used to take pictures or video of students or staff members (in the classroom or even places where privacy is expected such as in a locker room or bathroom), and they can be used to cheat on exams.  In addition, one principal told us that her school had a problem with parents actually calling their children during the school day and expecting a response even when they knew the student was in class.

    This is a complicated issue.  First of all, many parents want their kids to have a cell phone so that they can be contacted for routine or emergency purposes.  Schools that attempt to ban cell phones from classrooms have a difficult time enforcing the policy, short of searching students as they pass through the doors.  At the very least, schools need to have a conversation about this and come up with a clear policy that outlines where and when students are allowed to use/possess cell phones – and specifies the consequences for violations of the policy.

    On a related note, a friend recently made me aware of ChaCha (www.chacha.com), a cell phone service that allows anyone to send a text message to ChaCha (242242) with a question and they will receive the answer in text message.  And the service is free.  Apparently, ChaCha receives about 300,000 questions a day and utilizes around 25,000 people to research and respond to the questions.  Employees of ChaCha earn between 10-20 cents for basically Googling the question, finding the answer, and texting it back to the sender. They boast a 93% accuracy rate and state that questions are answered within three minutes.  So imagine a student texting ChaCha to ask: What is the capital of Montana?  Clear implications for schools.

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Testimonials

With his clear, calm, and compassionate approach, Dr. Sameer Hinduja takes the fear out of cyberbullying and social media use. His family-oriented presentation is exactly what parents, caregivers, and educators need in today's fast-paced, digital world. The best discussion of the subject we have ever seen!

Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO
The Parent Venture

I was interested in bringing Sameer Hinduja to our school after I heard a colleague rave about him. I spoke to my administration who supported bringing Dr. Hinduja to speak to our 5th graders, middle and upper school students and parents. He visited our campus for two days and spoke about social media and cyber bullying in a compassionate and inspirational manner. The students were engaged, laughing as he was able to connect with each age group, and they took away thought provoking questions about who they are and who they want to be. I cannot say enough positive comments about Sameer Hinduja. One 7th grade student commented, “he was the best speaker so far.” A parent stated, “I am SO grateful that you brought him, it is such an important and timely topic.” Dr. Hinduja combined real life scenarios, research, and humor effortlessly. He even presented his own Tik-Tok that he made. I highly recommend Dr. Hinduja to speak to audiences of all ages. He is not only a presenter that will capture your attention but a warm, sensitive, and compassionate human being who I hope to stay in touch with.

Lauri Kassewitz, LMHC, Middle School Counselor
Miami Country Day School

We have worked with The Cyberbullying Research Center for over five years, specifically with Justin Patchin and Sameer Hinduja. The information that they provide to our students is always relevant to their lives. Sameer presented the cyber-safety material this year in a way that students can understand and apply it. He maintains a tone of importance and seriousness in the message that relays to them the responsibility they assume while on social media, yet it is not in language or tone that implies blame, nor does it resemble lecture. Our teachers reported that students were really focused and enjoyed the presentation. The material from The Cyberbullying Research Center is alway fresh and discusses the most recent apps and devices that our 2021, pandemic students are using to communicate. We will call upon Sameer and Justin in the future.

Heidi Foley, Principal
Academy of Holy Angels, Minneapolis, MN

Dr. Hinduja delivered smart, informative, compelling presentations that gave the audiences much to consider. Each presentation was tailored to the particular perspective of middle school students, high school students, and parents; they definitely hit the mark. Additionally, as a faith-based school, I appreciated the spiritual grounding Sameer was able to share with students. Highly recommended!

Christopher Keavy, President, St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II School, Hyannis, MA

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