Articles Related to Internet Abuse and Misuse

Savaged in MySpace - What can you do if a student impersonates you on the web?

NEA Today, April 2007. Michael D. Simpson, NEA Office of General Counsel
http://www.nea.org/home/11373.htm

Misbehavior in CyberSpace

The School Administrator, October 2007
by Maureen A. MacFarlane, Legal Counsel for Cambridge Public Schools

School districts need to understand the legal framework within which their policies and procedures will be analyzed when a student disciplinary action is challenged. The presence of certain elements tends to persuade courts to rule in favor of school districts, especially when the legal challenge is to the disciplinary action taken against a student for inappropriate conduct in cyberspace. Learn what you need to do to justify the disciplinary actions taken to increase the likelihood that the courts would be persuaded to uphold your district's actions. Seven key factors are presented for consideration.
http://www.aasa.org/publications/saarticledetailtest.cfm?ItemNumber=9423

Tips to Prevent Sexting

These tips were written by Larry Magid of ConnectSafely.org in April 2009, after several reported cases of teens being prosecuted for taking, distributing and possessing pictures of themselves or friends. Not only are kids partipating in activities that are inappropriate and risky, they can be charged with criminal acts and felony related to pornography. Except in the rare cases involving malice or criminal intent, Larry advises that law enforcement should play an educational role, along with parents, community leaders, school officials and other caring adults.
http://www.connectsafely.org/sexting

The Whole World (Wide Web) is Watching:

Cautionary tales from the 'what-were-you-thinking' department
Teachers posting on social networking sites.
(NEA Today, April 2008)
http://www.nea.org/home/12784.htm

California Teachers Association/California Educator Magazine

Volume 12, Issue 1 - September 2007

• Smile - You're On YouTube! Or Maybe You're on My Space. Surprise!
• What To Do If You are a CyberVictim
• Cyberbullies Can Operate Under the Cover of Anonymity