Shayna Balch was a guest blogger for the Phoenix Business Journal on February 17, 2015.

We've all heard the sad stories of children and teens being bullied and/or stalked on the Internet, cell phones and social media sites. Unfortunately for parents, children and educators, the challenge of protecting students is far greater today than it was before the Internet became such a mainstay in our daily lives. With this advance in technology, students now face threats via the Internet 24/7.

In the article, Shayna addresses the following precautionary measures to keep schools free of violence and help minimize potential legal claims that can result from a lack of cyberbullying prevention:

  • Understanding the laws
  • Crafting Policies That Work
  • Public vs. Private

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