Cyberbullying is a relatively new offense, made possible in the age of the internet and mobile devices.
Cyber-bullying incidents often occur alongside other forms of bullying, said an MOE counsellor.
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has warned social media users to desist from intentional and unintended defamation and cyberbullying.
Working with the NCAA, Purdue coach Matt Painter issued a statement against online harassment and cyberbullying towards student-athletes, coaches and officials.
"I am one of the most bullied people in the world," Meghan Markle began, speaking to a group of children and teenagers from Girls Inc.
A Gig Harbor teacher quit their day job because of cyberbullying over their after-school gig.
A poll found a growing awareness among teenagers and young adults about harm from online meanness and cyberbullying, as well as a slight increase among those willing to tell a parent or sibling.
Keeping kids safe from cyberbullying and online threats — that’s one tech company’s goal, and this AI tool is now in a few YMCA locations across the area.
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The rise of cyberbullying has made online spaces unsafe for many young people.
Girls as young as 14 are considering diets and cosmetic procedures after bouts of cyberbullying, researchers say.
Victims can submit an application to the agency, which will then order perpetrators and social media platforms to stop the online harm.