As of 2009 only 13 states have passed cyberbullying laws.
State legislatures are considering new laws to address the problem
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More laws needed to cyberbullying
Over 40% of all teenagers reported being bullied
Chat rooms
Tips For Students
Take 5
Throw a baseball Shoot hoops
Run/Walk Play an Instrument Hug a Friend
Stop Block Tell
- Talk to your kids - Monitor Internet
Speak with students, teachers, administrators to develop rules
Refuse Tell friends to stop Block communication
Report to a trusted adult Or to wiredsafety.org cyberbully assembly