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Article: Bullying moves into cyberspace
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- Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
- Article date:
- August 3, 2008
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Dangerous Web A look at teens' experience with online harassment.
32% Teens who use the Internet who say they've been the target of
annoying or menacing online activities. 39% Social network users who
have been cyberbullied in some way. 9% Boys who have had a rumor
about them spread online. 16% Girls who have had a rumor about them
spread online. SOURCE: Pew Internet & American Life Project News You
can use Cyberbullying anonymous tip line: 563-552-3075
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