Officials highlight growing dangers of cyber bullying

[The Straight Story]

Officials highlight growing dangers of cyber bullying

One student chastises another via e-mail. Another student posts a blog spreading rumors about another. An embarrassing photo of a student is circulated around campus.

They're all considered cyber bullying, and it's become more common in Kern County middle and high schools, officials say.

Teachers, administrators and law enforcement officers are tackling the problem head on, as reflected by a cyber bullying workshop held Friday at The Learning Center downtown.

"We know it's destroying kids' lives out there. It's cruel," said Linda Sargent, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Safe Schools consultant. "As much as we can keep people informed on what's going on, the better."

Nationwide, about 32 percent of 12- to 18-year-old students reported having been bullied at school, while 4 percent reported having been cyber-bullied, according to 2007 numbers, the most recent by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice.

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x113240062/Officials-highlight-growing-dangers-of-cyber-bullying

[Sebastian Doyle]

1. I wonder if they have seen GD: Message Discipline LLC?

Now there's some serious cyber bullying. :evilgrin:

[Gman]

2. They would have never survived the 2008 Democratic primaries on DU