Cyberbullying
latest news & developments
Student wins institutional bullying battle after racism claim at private varsity
The student says that, after she was abused and belittled, instead of addressing the claims, the college launched disciplinary proceedings against her
Kenya signs bill criminalising fake news
On Wednesday, President Kenyatta signed a lengthy new Bill into law, criminalising cybercrimes including fake news, cyberbullying and cyberespionage
Learning can’t prosper in a broken society
Social ills, plus the effect of poverty, are reflected in our schools and require redress at many levels
Sticks and stones and smartphones
Teachers and parents must watch for signs of cyberbullying and help children to deal with it
Snap of shame: The rough road to stamping out ‘revenge porn’
Victims will suffer while laws criminalising image-based sexual abuse are being developed
Alarming jump in cyberbullying at Gauteng schools
The majority of incidents took place on social networks but there were also a high number of cases that involved text messages.
Bullying is not a rite of passage
Bullying in the 21st century is more of a problem than ever – destroying lives and creating killers.
Online abuse a real danger for Pakistani women
Online abuse in Pakistan is triggering real-world violence against women owing to slow responses from Facebook and Twitter and poor law enforcement.
There is a way to weed out bullying
Teachers and pupils have a responsibility to animate a caring ethos in their institutions.
Online risks for children are balanced by opportunities
Young people need help to recognise the dangers themselves and avoid coming to harm.
Raise wiser children, not taller fences
We can’t hope to shield our kids from any and all cyber-abuse, but we can equip them to deal with it
Cyberbullying is linked to domestic violence
Activists say abuse of women on sites such as Twitter should not be dismissed as harmless.
Gay advocates say student being used as scapegoat
A former Rutgers University student faces up to 10 years in prison at his sentencing for hate crimes after spying on his roommate’s gay tryst.
The hidden evils of cyberspace
Easy internet access comes with a set of challenges, such as online bullying and harassment, writes <strong>Sameerah Karolia</strong>
Youth ‘bully’ website shocks Germany after beatings
A website enabling teenagers to post insults and racist comments about their peers has prompted an outcry in Germany.