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Sticks and Stones and Zeros and Ones: Defining Cyberbullying for the Legal Landscape

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Sticks and Stones and Zeros and Ones: Defining Cyberbullying for the Legal Landscape
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Todd V. McMurtry
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An unknown and undefined term just 15 years ago, cyberbullying is now at the forefront of discussion among educators, attorneys, and mental health professionals alike. While each of these fields is affected by this specific form of harassment, its meaning and impact are still being defined. Who are the targets? Who are the perpetrators?

Todd V. McMurtry
Todd V. McMurtry
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Todd McMurtry is a nationally recognized attorney whose practice focuses on social media law, cyberbullying, and media/online defamation. You can follow him on Twitter @ToddMcMurtry.
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