Cyberbullying and youth – what does the research say? How prevalent is it? Who is vulnerable? How does it impact child health? Is there a relationship between being a cyberbullying victim and a perpetrator? What are the most effective strategies to prevent and cope with cyberbullying?
Children and Screens’ Research-at-a-Glance on “Cyberbullying and Children” provides a quick, printable, and accessible resource with current and quality research on cyberbullying and children.
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