Cyberbullying Research Center Provides Comprehensive Resources

Cyberbullyiing is a topic that now receives heavy press and attention within the media, however this only seems to happen after it is too late for another teen. Cyberbullying is always addressed after another terrible incident has happened. The Cyberbullying Research Center however attempts to educate the public on the real dangers associated with cyberbullying and attempts to stop it before it happens.

The Cyberbullying Research Center's website (http://cyberbullying.us/index.php )tracks, reports, provides resources, and researches cyberbullying in order to put an end to it. On the site's homepage one can find the top news stories involving cyberbullying around the US and if one scrolls down, around the world. Along the top of the page quotes are featured by people who have been cyberbullied, and if you want to read more there is a "share your story" portion of the website, which provides an outlet for those who have been bullied to tell their stories and also provides a place for people to realize that they are not alone, unfortunately many are experiencing the same thing.

The site also makes available the latest research regarding cyberbullying, provides videos describing what exactly cyberbullying is and why it is not something parents should just shrug off. Additionally, the site provides information about seminars centering on cyberbullying and also has linked print out resources to educate children about how wrong and dangerous cyberbullying is.

Overall the website seems to give a comprehensive treatment on cyberbullying and provides students, teachers, and parents with all of the information and resources they need to be educated about it as well as provides a little window of support. Having this information all gathered in one easy to navigate place makes the information much more accessible.