(NOTE: Dr. Justin Patchin, quoted in this article, will be presenting at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle. The Conference is scheduled from November 15 – 17 and will take place at the Washington State Convention Center. For more information on the Conference please click here.)
Bullying has always been a childhood peer issue, but computer and telecommunications technology is making it almost inescapable for victims.
Today, Louisiana House Bill 1259, becomes law, putting the state among 30 with some form of legislation targeting those engaging in cyberbullying in all its forms.