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Is Secret planning to deal with its cyberbullying problem?

Anonymous sharing app Secret is just seven weeks old: Is it mature enough to ward off cyberbullies?  

On Mar 24, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Students cyberbully @NYCSchools after finding out it’s not a snow day

Kids can be so cruel.

On Feb 5, 2014 by Miles Klee

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A tragic teen suicide can’t be blamed on Tumblr

With many high-profile cases of social media-related suicide, the lines between cause and symptom are often blurred.

On Jan 28, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This surburban mom is not your typical revenge-porn kingpin

No matter who’s at fault in an adulterous relationship, it’s the women who are exposed.

On Dec 14, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Healthcare.gov’s ‘Glitch Girl’ speaks out against cyberbullies

She didn't design the website, in case you were confused about that.

On Nov 13, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Special-needs student fights back against anonymous bullies

Shea Shawhan was bullied via text, but then she (and her mother) fought back.

On Oct 16, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Alleged tormentors of teen suicide victim arrested in Florida

One of the alleged tormentors showed not even a hint of remorse, according to police.

On Oct 15, 2013 by Miles Klee

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This high school football coach is willing to lose—if it stops his kids from cyberbullying

The high school football coach in the tiny town of Roosevelt City, Utah, suspended his entire team last week, worried over their "lack of character."

On Sep 29, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Facebook bans dating site that used Rehtaeh Parsons’s photo in an ad

Parsons, a victim of sexual assault and intense cyberbullying, died in April after a suicide attempt.

On Sep 18, 2013 by Kris Holt

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The disturbing trail of cyberbullying that drove a 12-year-old to suicide

More than a dozen young girls are being investigated for their role in a Rebecca Ann Sedwick's death.

On Sep 13, 2013 by Miles Klee

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4chan defiles dead teen’s Google+ page

For the second time in a matter of months, users of 4chan's /b/ have vandalize the memorial page of a bullying victim. 

On Sep 4, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Aaron Carter blocked me when I called him out for cyberbullying

Asking your followers to cyberbully a girl who made a harmless joke is not OK. Even if you're my childhood celebrity crush.

On Sep 2, 2013 by [email protected]

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School district hires firm to monitor students’ online behavior

Cutting class? Better not tell Facebook.

On Aug 28, 2013 by Miles Klee

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After 7 teen suicides, Ask.fm finally wants to rein in bullies

Extra staff and clearer reporting options are just two measures aimed at tackling bullying and harassment.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Calls to U.K. cyberbullying hotline double in a year

Do the numbers imply a sharp increase in cyberbullying, or just that more kids are seeking help?

On Aug 7, 2013 by Kris Holt

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