Preface
Important Features of the Book
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Teens, Technology, and Trouble
What Would Happen to Sam Today?
Why Schools Must Respond to Cyberbullying and Sexting
Technology Isn’t the Problem
The Power of a Positive School Climate
2. School Climate: Where It Begins and Ends
What Exactly Is School Climate?
Assessing Your School’s Climate
Breakout Box: A Positive School Climate Makes Everything Possible
Our School Climate Measure
School Climate and Behaviors at School
Breakout Box: School Climate and Its Effect on School Social Issues
School Climate and Bullying
Breakout Bok: The Benefits of a Positive School Climate
3. Adolescent Mistreatment in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Cyberbullying
Breakout Box: A Teenaged Target’s Cry for Help
Where Does Cyberbullying Occur?
Correlates of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying and Self-Esteem
Cyberbullying and Suicide
Cyberbullying and School-Related Delinquency and Violence
Unique Features of Cyberbullying
Breakout Box: Decoding your Digital Footprint
Breakout Box: Unique Characteristics of Cyberbullying
The Relationship Between Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying
4. Adolescent Relationships in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Sexting
Breakout Box: Adolescent Anger Lands Teen on the Sex Offender Registry
Why do Teens Engage in Sexting?
How Many Teens Really Participate in Sexting?
National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Pew Internet & American Life Project
Crimes Against Children Research Center
Sexting: A Continuum of Behaviors
Crimes Against Children Research Center Typology
Breakout Box: Selected State Sexting Bills
5. School Climate and Online Misbehaviors
Breakout Box: School Climate and Cyberbullying
School Climate and Behaviors Online
Educators' Efforts Matter
Whom Do Targets Tell About Their Experiences With Cyberbullying?
Expectation of Discipline
6. Strategies for Improving Your School Climate
Small Teacher-Student Ratios
Clearly Define What Is “Not Cool”
Breakout Box: Staying in the Loop: What I’ve Learned by Listening and Understanding
Monitor Behaviors and Respond Fairly and Consistently to Problems
Encourage Active Student Participation in Decision Making
Student-Teacher Evaluations
Encourage Reporting of Any Inappropriate Behavior
The Important Role of School Counselors
Breakout Box: School Counselors Can Help
Inform and Involve the Community
Continue to Lay the Groundwork
Use Resources Available to You
Breakout Box: What YOU Can Do to Spark Climate Change in Your School
7. It Takes a Village: Social Norms, Bystanders, and Peer Mentoring
An Overview of Social Norms Theory
Social Norms Theory and Traditional Bullying
Using Social Norming to Prevent Cyberbullying and Sexting
Coordinate a Student Play
Breakout Box: Using Stage Productions to Enhance School Climate
Breakout Box: Canadian Initiatives: Students Making a Difference Against Bullying
Stop Standing By and Start Standing Up!
Breakout Box: Minnesota Twins
8. Prevention Through Assessment: Taking the Pulse of Your School and Students
Breakout Box: Talking Points: How to Conduct Research Among Your Students
Breakout Box: Use Data to Guide Your Climate Improvement Efforts
Breakout Box: Assessment Leads to Better Understanding
Don’t Forget About the Adults!
Breakout Box: Sample Focus Group Questions
Confidentiality, Consent, and Ethical Issues
Appendix A: Our Survey Questions
Appendix B: Psychometric Properties for Cyberbullying Scale
9. Effective Prevention Requires Effective Response
Can Schools Respond to Behaviors That Occur Away From Campus?
Just Say No to “Zero Tolerance”: Utilize Informal Responses When Appropriate
Natural and Logical Consequences
Breakout Box: What Schools Should Do When Made Aware of a Cyberbullying Incident
When Can Educators Search the Contents of Student Cell Phones?
Special Considerations When Responding to Sexting Incidents
Breakout Box: What Schools Should Do When Made Aware of a Sexting Incident
Breakout Box: Elements of a Cyberbullying Policy
Breakout Box: Elements of a School Sexting Policy
When to Get Law Enforcement Involved
Educate Students About the Consequences Before the Behavior
Breakout Box: One School’s Response to Social Networking Drama
A Call for Education and Outreach
Index
