In recognition of June’s Internet Safety Month, Verizon has teamed up with leading online safety experts to bring you a series of videos and blogs about cyberbullying.
In this video, “When does “rude” cross the line, online?” experts highlight some of the legal aspects of cyber bullying, and potential ramifications when behavior online goes too far. Watch the video below to learn more!
Here are some key take-aways:
• Willful and repeated harm or a one-time violent threat constitutes cyber bullying.
• The consequences of posting or forwarding nude or semi-nude photos may include a child pornography charge.
• Police suggest the best course of action if a child receives one of these photos is to delete it immediately and tell an adult.
• Adults need to set expectations and social rules for when it’s okay to record, post or tag photos and videos online.
To learn more about the experts featured here:
Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
Parry Aftab, Esq, WiredSafety.org
Dr. Ben Leichtling, Bullies Be Gone
Officer John Dockswell, Nassau County Police Department
Director: Charles Hobson, Producer: Ana Maria Arumi, Executive Producer: Elizabeth Clinard, Cinematographer: Axel Bauman, Sound: John McNamara, Production Coordinator: Caroline Enos, Writer: Ana Maria Arumi, Editors Stefanie Dworkin, Composer: Zach Redler, Vanguard Documentaries
