Local Teens Take Stand Against Cyber Bullying
Megan Meier’s tragic death prompted some New Rochelle teens to start a nationwide campaign to save other kids.
Students at the Ursuline School in New Rochelle are called “teen angels.” They’re educating students and parents about the dangers of cyber harassment, which is when any technology, including cell phones, is used to target, embarrass or hurt another person.
“It can be as simple as a mean text message, or a threat on the computer,” teenangel Casi said. “It can be stealing someone’s password. It can be breaking into someone’s account and changing their information.”
They also encourage parents and kids to sign an Internet contract, so students can feel comfortable telling their parents if they’re cyber-bullied without the threat of having computer privileges taken away.
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