Tina Meier is working tirelessly to make a difference. She runs the Megan Meier Foundation and works with us at StopCyberbullying.org and WiredSafety.org. I don't know how she does it. She always trys ot appear up and never wants others to see her breakdown. She did an extraordinary job with Megan. I wish others knew the whole story. We will try and help tell it.
Tia will be speaking at our conference Monday and Tuesday in NY. we are full both days, but you can watch it on webcast.
wiredsafety.org Mom in Web bullying case turns grief into activism - Yahoo! News
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Cyberbullying Conference - live blog by McAfee
I am very excited to include McAfee's blogger at our International StopCyberbullying Conference. We'll be taking requests from the bloggersphere during the conference, and at least one comment per panel on Tuesday. Got an opinion? Always wanted to ask the players about any of their cyberbullying positions or find out the inside story? Now's your chance. Comment on McAfee's blog and Shane might choose yours to share.Cyberbullying Conference
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
200,000 Teens Pledge to Stop Cyberbullying in Honor of Megan Meier
200,000 Teens Pledge to Stop Cyberbullying in Honor of Megan Meier Visit myyearbook.com/meganpledge to take the pledge online. Be 1 in a Million!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
the Megan Pledge Online - at myyearbook.
take the pledge in honor of Megan Meier. Let's stop cyberbullying together!
In one day, more than 100,000 pledges were taken by people who care!
myYearbook | Megan Pledge
102,000 and counting! 10% there in one day! I can't imagine how long it will take to get us to a million!!!! Thanks to everyone who is helping make this a reality!myYearbook | Megan Pledge
Thursday, May 22, 2008
myYearbook the megan pledge home page
MyYearbook cared about the issue of cyberbullying so much that they converted their home page ot a place ot take the Megan Pledge against cyberbullying. In one day, they have 76,000 people take the pledge. we want a million. drop by myyearbook.com and take it.
Be one in a million!myYearbook | Home: "parry@aftab.com"
Be one in a million!myYearbook | Home: "parry@aftab.com"
SLJ Talks to WiredSafety's Parry Aftab about Cyberbullying - 4/16/2008 2:10:00 PM - School Library Journal
I always say, if you want to know something, ask a librarian.SLJ Talks to WiredSafety's Parry Aftab about Cyberbullying - 4/16/2008 2:10:00 PM - School Library Journal
myYearbook | Megan Pledge
21,000 and counting. MyYearbook.com is the first of many wonderful social networks to get behind the Megan Pledge program, where 1 million teens will take a pledge against cyberbullying in Megan Meier's name. She was the thirteen year old form Missouri who took her own life rather than face continued harassment at the hands of a neighborhood mom posing as a cute 16-year-old boy. Want to make a difference and take a stand against cyberbullying? Take the pledge at myyearbook.com. You can even post the ribbon graphic and link on your myspace and facebook pages.myYearbook | Megan Pledge
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Stop Cyberbullying Conference June 2-3, 2008 in NY
Stop Cyberbullying –
An International Conference to Address Cyberbullying, Solutions and Industry Best Practices
June 2, 2008 (White Plains, NY) and June 3, 2008 (New York City)
To pre-register online, without charge, visit WiredSafety.org or StopCyberbullying.org. Same day registrations range from $99 to $149. (Discounts for same day registration for students and educators)
About the conference, how it works and what we are planning:
At the world’s first conference dedicated entirely to the issue of cyberbullying, all stakeholders will learn everything they need to know about this digital epidemic and explore solutions. Hosted by the world’s largest and oldest cybersafety group together with Pace University and Westchester County, all aspects of cyberbullying, risk management in schools and best practices in the industry will be explored.
The entire program is broken into two very different days, each of which offers rich opportunities to address cyberbullying. Both are open to members of the general public, parents, students, educators and school administrators, mental health professionals, technology and Internet industry members, law enforcement, community groups, media representatives and governmental agencies.
On the first day a massive town meeting format will be used to bring together students, parents, teachers, librarians, school and technology administrators, governmental representatives, law enforcement, members of the media, Internet and digital technology industry members, mental health experts, community groups and safety advocates. They will work “UN expert meeting” style, to learn about cyberbullying and determine what each of these groups expects from government, education, the media and the industry.
During the plenary sessions hundreds of participants will learn and share with each other. They will interact with panels of experts and cyberbullying victims and their families. They will meet Parry Aftab’s award-winning Teenangels and Tweenangels to learn the extent of the problem. Then, breaking into three groups, based on demographics (teachers, parents and school administrators in one group, law enforcement, mental health experts, community organizations, medical experts and governmental representatives in another and industry and students in the third) the participants will work with facilitators and come up with their wishlist for media, government, schools and advocacy groups and the industry. What do they want these stakeholders to do to help?
The plenary will review each of the breakout wishlists and discuss each group’s overall expectations. In an active discussion the entire first day is devoted to framing the issues on cyberbullying and creating questions for the second day panels. Should media stop reporting about fight videos? Or does their coverage bring needed attention to the problem? What about government? Do we need more laws or just better enforcement? How can schools and mental health professionals help? And what is the industry’s role in creating safer technologies and adopting best practices? How important is that?
The second day brings the industry, government, media and other important stakeholders to the table to join the others. The facilitators for the first day will report the results to the second day plenary and four panels of experts and influencers will address the questions framed for them. They will also describe their current efforts to address the problem of cyberbullying. Beginning with students and victims and their families, the heart-wrenching stories will be shared, compelling action. Then panels of Internet industry leaders will address the questions posed for them by first day participants. They will share their perspective and the role they believe they should play in framing solutions.
This process is followed by a panel of governmental and policymaker leaders to address the wishlist from the town meeting and explain their efforts to address cyberbullying.
A luncheon program will be provided and boxed lunches will be available.
Then the conference participants will break into one of three workshops, each designed to attract a varied group of stakeholders. While the topics may change, we believe that these are the final three topics. Registrants are asked to select one upon registration. Since we will have limited space, they will be limited to the one workshop they select upon registration (unless the topics change).
Cyberbullying and the Law:
What are the laws governing cyberbullying? (How can you distinguish between rudeness and criminal harassment? What are the parents’ legal responsibilities? Do we need more laws? How should violent postings of videos be handled? Does age make a difference – cyberharassment vs. cyberbullying? How does free speech and hate speech fit into this?
Herding Cats:
Creating moderation policies, training moderators and handling cyberbullying from within the network. How do you protect kids from each other? When do you need to get law enforcement involved? How to you train moderators to be caring, without burning them out? How do you design safer networks? How do you nurture good behavior and discourage bad? How do you protect your site and users? How does cyberbullying work in gaming communities, on social networks and using mobile technologies? What resources are out there to help guide risk management and best practices for the industry? How do you identify best practices and earn the seal to show everyone your commitment to safety?
Teaching Kindness:
What educational programs are working, and which aren’t. What resources are available to provide professional development and train the trainers? Can you earn a cyberbullying certification? Collaborating with the cybersafety experts and finding the best materials to use. Using peer-counseling programs to manage cyberbullying and being innovative in approaches of risk management in schools. How do you write a cyberbullying policy and what is the reach of the school’s authority for off-premises misconduct? What do students think works? Deploying the Megan Pledge – promising to be part of the solution.
The last panel will be comprised of media and community groups to address the requests from the town meeting and to demonstrate what is out there to help spread awareness.
Awards for Excellence in Awareness will be given to a select group of outstanding non-profits and programs that are playing an important role in stopping cyberbullying.
In addition, “Cyberbullying Confessions” kiosks manned with video cameras will be placed at both conference venues to allow participants and experts to share their thinking, experiences and opinions. Select videos will be used in creating documentaries and to post at stopcyberbullying.org to help spread awareness. Exhibits will be available to certain sponsors to demonstrate their products, technologies and programs.
Students are welcome, accompanied by parents or teachers, and must be 10 or older to attend. The registration is free for pre-registered participants. Any participants seeking to join us, not having pre-registered, will be required to pay a $149 admission fee for both days, or $99 for either day. The programs may be webcast and will be recorded, along with audience participation and scan of the audience.
At the conference conclusion, WiredSafety will be creating a network of interested stakeholders to continue the work of framing the issues and forming solutions.
Our sponsors include Verizon, Microsoft, McAfee, AOL, Disney, Procter & Gamble, Girl Scouts of the USA, WiredTrust, Children’s Safety Research and Innovation Centre, KidZui.com and others. This conference is being delivered in conjunction and with the support of Pace University and The Westchester County Executive and Westchester County, NY.
An International Conference to Address Cyberbullying, Solutions and Industry Best Practices
June 2, 2008 (White Plains, NY) and June 3, 2008 (New York City)
To pre-register online, without charge, visit WiredSafety.org or StopCyberbullying.org. Same day registrations range from $99 to $149. (Discounts for same day registration for students and educators)
About the conference, how it works and what we are planning:
At the world’s first conference dedicated entirely to the issue of cyberbullying, all stakeholders will learn everything they need to know about this digital epidemic and explore solutions. Hosted by the world’s largest and oldest cybersafety group together with Pace University and Westchester County, all aspects of cyberbullying, risk management in schools and best practices in the industry will be explored.
The entire program is broken into two very different days, each of which offers rich opportunities to address cyberbullying. Both are open to members of the general public, parents, students, educators and school administrators, mental health professionals, technology and Internet industry members, law enforcement, community groups, media representatives and governmental agencies.
On the first day a massive town meeting format will be used to bring together students, parents, teachers, librarians, school and technology administrators, governmental representatives, law enforcement, members of the media, Internet and digital technology industry members, mental health experts, community groups and safety advocates. They will work “UN expert meeting” style, to learn about cyberbullying and determine what each of these groups expects from government, education, the media and the industry.
During the plenary sessions hundreds of participants will learn and share with each other. They will interact with panels of experts and cyberbullying victims and their families. They will meet Parry Aftab’s award-winning Teenangels and Tweenangels to learn the extent of the problem. Then, breaking into three groups, based on demographics (teachers, parents and school administrators in one group, law enforcement, mental health experts, community organizations, medical experts and governmental representatives in another and industry and students in the third) the participants will work with facilitators and come up with their wishlist for media, government, schools and advocacy groups and the industry. What do they want these stakeholders to do to help?
The plenary will review each of the breakout wishlists and discuss each group’s overall expectations. In an active discussion the entire first day is devoted to framing the issues on cyberbullying and creating questions for the second day panels. Should media stop reporting about fight videos? Or does their coverage bring needed attention to the problem? What about government? Do we need more laws or just better enforcement? How can schools and mental health professionals help? And what is the industry’s role in creating safer technologies and adopting best practices? How important is that?
The second day brings the industry, government, media and other important stakeholders to the table to join the others. The facilitators for the first day will report the results to the second day plenary and four panels of experts and influencers will address the questions framed for them. They will also describe their current efforts to address the problem of cyberbullying. Beginning with students and victims and their families, the heart-wrenching stories will be shared, compelling action. Then panels of Internet industry leaders will address the questions posed for them by first day participants. They will share their perspective and the role they believe they should play in framing solutions.
This process is followed by a panel of governmental and policymaker leaders to address the wishlist from the town meeting and explain their efforts to address cyberbullying.
A luncheon program will be provided and boxed lunches will be available.
Then the conference participants will break into one of three workshops, each designed to attract a varied group of stakeholders. While the topics may change, we believe that these are the final three topics. Registrants are asked to select one upon registration. Since we will have limited space, they will be limited to the one workshop they select upon registration (unless the topics change).
Cyberbullying and the Law:
What are the laws governing cyberbullying? (How can you distinguish between rudeness and criminal harassment? What are the parents’ legal responsibilities? Do we need more laws? How should violent postings of videos be handled? Does age make a difference – cyberharassment vs. cyberbullying? How does free speech and hate speech fit into this?
Herding Cats:
Creating moderation policies, training moderators and handling cyberbullying from within the network. How do you protect kids from each other? When do you need to get law enforcement involved? How to you train moderators to be caring, without burning them out? How do you design safer networks? How do you nurture good behavior and discourage bad? How do you protect your site and users? How does cyberbullying work in gaming communities, on social networks and using mobile technologies? What resources are out there to help guide risk management and best practices for the industry? How do you identify best practices and earn the seal to show everyone your commitment to safety?
Teaching Kindness:
What educational programs are working, and which aren’t. What resources are available to provide professional development and train the trainers? Can you earn a cyberbullying certification? Collaborating with the cybersafety experts and finding the best materials to use. Using peer-counseling programs to manage cyberbullying and being innovative in approaches of risk management in schools. How do you write a cyberbullying policy and what is the reach of the school’s authority for off-premises misconduct? What do students think works? Deploying the Megan Pledge – promising to be part of the solution.
The last panel will be comprised of media and community groups to address the requests from the town meeting and to demonstrate what is out there to help spread awareness.
Awards for Excellence in Awareness will be given to a select group of outstanding non-profits and programs that are playing an important role in stopping cyberbullying.
In addition, “Cyberbullying Confessions” kiosks manned with video cameras will be placed at both conference venues to allow participants and experts to share their thinking, experiences and opinions. Select videos will be used in creating documentaries and to post at stopcyberbullying.org to help spread awareness. Exhibits will be available to certain sponsors to demonstrate their products, technologies and programs.
Students are welcome, accompanied by parents or teachers, and must be 10 or older to attend. The registration is free for pre-registered participants. Any participants seeking to join us, not having pre-registered, will be required to pay a $149 admission fee for both days, or $99 for either day. The programs may be webcast and will be recorded, along with audience participation and scan of the audience.
At the conference conclusion, WiredSafety will be creating a network of interested stakeholders to continue the work of framing the issues and forming solutions.
Our sponsors include Verizon, Microsoft, McAfee, AOL, Disney, Procter & Gamble, Girl Scouts of the USA, WiredTrust, Children’s Safety Research and Innovation Centre, KidZui.com and others. This conference is being delivered in conjunction and with the support of Pace University and The Westchester County Executive and Westchester County, NY.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Making Social Sites Safer - Forbes.com
how do you create safe social networks? one step at a time. No magic buller here...just a reality check. what are the risks, what aren't? what can we do about it? what's the best combination of awareness, education, best practices and technology? That, Dr. Watson, is the real question. :-)Making Social Sites Safer - Forbes.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Virtual worlds for pre-schoolers? They're here | Tech news blog - CNET News.com
These companies have no idea how to manage risks, and rarely understand what risks they need to manage.
Virtual worlds for pre-schoolers? They're here | Tech news blog - CNET News.com
Virtual worlds for pre-schoolers? They're here | Tech news blog - CNET News.com
Friday, May 09, 2008
Facebook puts into place new safety controls | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Everyone is looking for age verification technology. The chief players in the industry have joined forces to investigate technology solutions, including age verification. If it exists, we'll find it. If not, we need to keep building safer practices, technologies and education. There is no one answer, or a silver bullet here. Just a combination of caring, supervision, technology and best practices.Facebook puts into place new safety controls | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Web scammers find ways to be rude socially -- -- themorningcall.com
while most focus on predators any other more highly publicized risks, phishers use a number of ways to grab your logins and passwords to take over your social networking profiles. Mostof the time they use them for spamming others or promoting porn. Use a slightly different password for each account, so if you visit a widget site or site for applications, fraudulent scams won't be able to use that password to gain entry to your profiles.Web scammers find ways to be rude socially -- -- themorningcall.com
Facebook, states set predator safeguards - Security- msnbc.com
Creating a task force seems the way to go these days. Facebook reached its own agreement with the 49 AGs who entered into an agreement with MySpace a few months before. I serve on that task fofce that includes Microsoft, Yahoo!, AOL, Google, Verizon and others...including Facebook!
Facebook, states set predator safeguards - Security- msnbc.com
Facebook, states set predator safeguards - Security- msnbc.com
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Providence school fight posted online | Education | projo.com | The Providence Journal
It's time we do something....this is getting out of control.Providence school fight posted online | Education | projo.com | The Providence Journal
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Communication means talking face-to-face : Editorial : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
One of our messages to teens and preteens about cyberbullying is to "take it offline". when they communicate f2f, they often avoid the miscommunications they encounter online. If your best friend appears to be attacking you online, a quick call might confirm if it's his younger brother posing as him, or someone else trying to get him and you into trouble.
Communication means talking face-to-face : Editorial : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
Communication means talking face-to-face : Editorial : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Cybertrashing the competition on Craigslist - San Jose Mercury News
Craigslist isn't the problem, it's adults acting badly.Cybertrashing the competition on Craigslist - San Jose Mercury News
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Bullying bill appears to be on hold for another day | news-press.com | The News-Press
I have no idea why the Florida legislature would not pass this law. It is needed and Debbie's work has been tireless.
Bullying bill appears to be on hold for another day | news-press.com | The News-Press
Bullying bill appears to be on hold for another day | news-press.com | The News-Press
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