COPS Cyber-Bullying Webinar

Cyber-Bullying Webinar - July 29, 2011

Date: Friday, July 29, 2011
Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time
Description: The use of technology is quickly becoming the primary means of bullying and harassment, particularly among adolescents. Text and picture messaging through cell phones and instant messaging via the Internet have led to an explosion in bullying, harassment and other exploitive behaviors on-line. The immediacy and relative anonymity of the Internet creates an illusion of safety for the perpetrator and no safe haven for the victim, while increasing the overall likelihood of impulsive and inappropriate sharing of words and images.

During this COPS sponsored webinar, Andrew Yeager and Lieutenant Joe Rampolla will:

• Detail the current trends in cyber-bullying, harassment and victimization, particularly as they relate to adolescent development
• Explore how the blending of technology and adolescent development creates a potent and dangerous combination, leading to excessive risk-taking and the inability to control impulses and foresee consequences
• Discuss intervention strategies for law enforcement, school officials, parents, and students.

Andrew Yeager is a New Jersey state certified School Psychologist and Student Assistance Coordinator. His television appearances include CBS, NBC, FOX. and PBS.

Lieutenant Joseph Rampolla has been a law enforcement officer for sixteen years. He has taught all levels of law enforcement for the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. To register visit http://centipede.spcollege.edu/COPSWebinar/