CYFAR 2010 Research Presentation

Cyber Bullying Among Children and Youth: Best Practices for Prevention and Intervention

Thursday, May 6

10:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Susan P. Limber, Ph.D.

Dan Olweus Distinguished Professor, Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, Clemson University

Cyber bullying among children and youth is a relatively recent phenomenon that has received considerable attention in the last couple of years by educators, policy makers, and the general public. Although research on the phenomenon is still in its infancy, recent studies have begun to reveal the nature, prevalence, and possible effects of cyber bullying. Susan Limber, PhD., MLS will provide a brief overview of this current literature and then will discuss best practices to prevent and address cyber bullying for adults who work with children and youth.

Dr. Limber is the Dan Olweus Distinguished Professor at the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life and Professor of Psychology at Clemson University.  She is a developmental psychologist who also holds a master's of legal studies degree.  Dr. Limber’s research and writing have focused on legal and psychological issues related to bullying among children, child protection, and children’s rights. She directed the first wide-scale implementation and evaluation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in the U.S. and now oversees dissemination of the Olweus program. In 2004, Dr. Limber received the American Psychological Association’s Early Career Award for Psychology in the Public Interest. Since 2001, she has provided consultation to National Bullying Prevention Campaign, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration.  She has published numerous articles on the topic of bullying.  With Robin Kowalski and Patricia Agatston, she co-wrote the book Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age and the curricula, Cyber Bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for Grades 3-5 and 6-12.

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The annual CYFAR Conference kicks off with a variety of exciting Pre-Conference workshops on May 4 at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. The Conference itself begins with breakfast and our keynote speaker Jim Garbarino the morning of May 5, and continues with a stimulating schedule of workshops, computer labs, and seminars through noon on Friday the 7th.   The Program Showcase will highlight your work, but it is just one of the many opportunities to network with colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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