Chilling Treatment of Internet Bullying
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DI Martin is a terrific new series character who will grow into Vera's shoes. This tale is timely. We know Facebook is tightening up its rules, but email and sex-ting  remain out of control. I think this author has captured the terrible place we find ourselves in when technology has taken over communication and getting to know ourselves much less others is difficult -- IF we even realize how important that is.
It is a somewhat confusing denouement. Also, I would like to see more of Durham in the next novel.
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I had the pleasure of being selected to pre-read  Mind Over Bullies : A Mob Forms. I must say that in a world where bullying comes in so many different forms, and negatively affects many people, ESPECIALLY youths, I found this book to be both timely and refreshing. All of The characters are both relatable and likable, the plot is well developed with mysteries through out it that will really leave you eager to know what will happen next. And the overall message of the book, don't succumb to the pressures of life but find a way to solve your problems and get help when you need it, is one that I think will appeal to both youths and adults. It's a good read. I read it in two days because whenever I put the book down, I kept thinking about the characters and wondering what they were going to do next, so I Just sped read it, haha. I hope there will be more from the series. Check out my cool reviewers packet in the pic. Complete with Book, Bookmark, and MOB Rubber Bracelet :-)
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a a sociological take on killing groups obsessionally presented
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This book does a fantastic job of giving those of us who did not grow up in such a technically connected world an idea of what children go through now.  It's a fantastic book to read with your children to start the conversation about cyberbullying & how it can be handled as well as starting the conversation about not being a bully.  As a former teacher I recommend this book to teachers & their students and highly recommend parents read this along with their kids.  Not only does it address the behavior of kids when interacting on the internet, but of adults as well.  It's amazing what some people are willing to say through their screen name.  Well written and worth the read for sure!
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The issue of bullying has been making its way into mainstream media over the past few years. This is a very real and serious matter that Ms. Carr makes an effort to tackle. The issue is in her execution of the protagonist's catharsis, and its trigger.

Considering the severity of the main character's (Jane) abuse - both psychological and physical - it is hardly plausible she would find her self-worth via an online relationship, cheesecake, and through a budding relationship with a fellow bully victim. Rather, I would put to the author the necessity for Jane to seek, and commit to, extensive therapy.

True love does not conquer all, and rarely can someone as deeply depressed as Jane, find their way out of that darkness without professional help. That being said, the relationship between Jane and Eva is interesting enough, but like its online roots, is lacking substantive conviction.
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Cyberbully is a movie about a typical teenage girl, Taylor, beginning with her experiencing typical high school situations of pressures to fit in, mean girls, and enjoying profile sites. A popular, rowdy profile site called Clicksters and her friends lead Taylor to creating a profile. From hacking to fake profiles, she begins to deal with cyberbullies and rumors. The movie portrays her struggle with bullying and relationships with those around her.
The movie is an insight into how schools handle this issue, as well. Because it is virtual bullying, they find it more difficult to control or take measures to change. The movies shows the problems the school system has when it comes to bullying, as it is a serious issue that, even virtual bullying, needs help controlling. Bullying leads to serious issues of depression, loss, desperation, and pain, as seen in the movie. This movie is an eye opener for those that are bullied, those who bullied, and for those who want to learn more about the serious impact of bullying.
This movie is a good portrayal of pressures teens face in school as well as showing that bullying is not limited to inside the school, as to not just in-person bullying. I would recommend this movie to show the effects of bullying and to show how virtual bullying is a problem, as well.
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A story about bullying, friendship, and forgiveness.
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Sherry Turkle is a sociologist and a clinical psychologist. Her pioneering work has been  done in the realm of computer mediated human interaction. One of her most commented  on books is Life on the Screen: Identity in the  Age of the Internet. This book is a serious  look at the concept of  identity and how identity is shaped on the Internet and through  computer  mediation.
Her major topic is how humans contain self on the Internet.  She also spends a great deal  of time discussing relationships on the  Internet. With splintered selves involved,  relationships become more  complex. Her research on the way women and men view  online sexuality is  fascinating. Anyone interested in how the young people of the very near  future will discover their sexual selves would do well to read this book.  While Turkle is  fairly straightforward in her findings, they may terrify  some readers. This is a completely  new sexuality, a completely foreign way  of doing things. Her view is, of course, fairly  clinical, but, in the end,  I think she shows an amazing affinity with the people she has  worked with.  Turkle is not worried about the splintering of self. On the contrary, she  thinks that some of these tactics: being able to play with and discover  parts of yourself  that you normally don't interact with is vital to  development and mental health.
Another area that Turkle tackles is  Artificial Intelligence. She considers AI to be the next  frontier. These  AI will be interacted with as a matter of course in the coming years,  according to the author. Again, this area enthralls some readers and  frightens others.  Turkle is excited about what AI can do in terms of  promoting dialog. Turkle sees the  Internet challenging notions of what it  means to be alive, notions of true identity, and the  idea of  community.
Turkle is at her best when she explores the concept of how  people view themselves  online. How they splinter off bits of their  personality into different entities and play with  and shape those  identities. I can heartily suggest this book for anyone that works with  K-12 students, for it is these students that are growing up on the screen.  These are the  students that are discovering community outside their  immediate circle at younger and  younger ages. These are the students that  are discovering the meaning of identity online.
4 Stars out of 5.
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an interesting story that suggest letting adults confront your bullies.

pretty cool in its descriptions of an athlete using his fame to address bullying in schools.

a nice story to discourage bullying.  not sure how practical based on my geeky kid years.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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This book contains 52 chapters and within each there is an idea, words of wisdom by famous person and question answer section. The wide gamut of ideas are ideal for those wanting more information about dealing with various types of bullies such as physical, verbal, psychological, and extremely importantly- cyber bullying. The one flaw that bothered me a bit was the lack of flow between chapters- one chapter did not relate to the next. Otherwise, a good resource to have!
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Bullying is such a serious issue and a book like this that is geared for young people might make them stop and think before bullying someone. That there are far reaching and profound consequences to their actions will be an idea that they will realize and absorb and just maybe be the one person to change the scenario and not  participate. Maybe even stop their friends the next time a situation arises. I am hopeful that this book will be read and maybe even used in a teaching situation in schools.
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This book provides parents and educators valuable insight on how to recognize Cyber Bullying and help guide children away from the dangers of becoming a victim.  As a board member of a public charter school, I am recommending the book to our teachers and families.
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How does one balance personal dignity with first amendment concerns in this age of new technology? Does full and unfettered internet speech actually silence victims (especially females) and their families? Can society protect those who are harassed, stalked and misrepresented online while maintaining a free society?  Hate Crimes in Cyberspace provides an engaging and illuminating journey through the bumpy, even perilous, terrain of technology and privacy.

This book is a masterful work, examining cyber-attacks and nonconsensual pornography and mapping out how society and the legal system can deal with these difficult issues. Citron is an excellent writer and powerful voice in this complicated area of study. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

By Charlotte Laws, author of Rebel in High Heels and mother of a revenge porn victim
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Bullying can take place wherever two or more persons gather. This includes not only schools, but clubs, communities, legislative bodies,  highways (through the guise of road rage) and in many other venues. Further, bullying is not always obvious and easy to identify. Of course, schools are where bullying is most glaring and also where it is learned, fostered, and unfortunately mastered and attends the bully into adulthood. As a life skills trainer and family counsellor, Gail Dore's treatment of the issue is masterful and her intensive research for this book cannot be denied. In fact, one of this book's many valued features is the anecdotal documentation of bullying, giving the reader pause to consider its many forms as well as the repercussions on victims. Although written from the perspective of South African school systems, this book can be applied, I dare say, to any country and in any culture on the planet. The author's suggestions for identifying bullying and treating its symptoms, causes and impact on society are straightforward and rational. This book should be recommended for all educational institutions.
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Terrorist websites have increased from several hundred a few years ago to over 5,000 at this time - and that only counts those documented by strict criteria. Hezbollah has cartoon websites targeting children that depict beheadings and advocate all the atrocities committed by adult terrorists.  Al Queda and others have websites targeting women.  Throughout the web, messages from various organizations glorify suicide attacks.

These websites are used for recruitment, distribution of literature, manuals, instructions, fund-raising, car-bombs, use of missiles - any needs of the organization.  A jihad on-line encyclopedia is available, and participants may come and go with anonymity.

Chat rooms contain debates between members of different organizations - which certainly open the door for counterterrorism efforts.  These sites are monitored by government agencies from many countries.

All methods of censoring these sites run the risk of damaging our civil liberties, although this is not a problem for some countries.

The author covers the material well and ends with a caveat and a recommendation.  Caveat - that this is a psychological war over minds and hearts.  Recommendation - that we be proactive by producing anti-terrorism websites.  Most young people participating on terrorism websites never see another version of life and truth.
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This book does an excellent job of addressing an issue prevalent in every school, bullying. Not only does it help kids identify with issues relevant to their day-to day experiences but this book serves in the development of empathy. Great for teachers and/or therapists looking for tools to help address serious issues in an age-appropriate manner
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We all seek to fit in - be it at school, work, among our friends. We do our best to prune ourselves and sometimes this backfires. This is no different for Millicent Marie. She tries to fit by venting anonymously and all is well until she realizes that she isn't as alone as she thought she would be. Although, her heart seems to be in the right place, her blog too is a kind of bullying and I think this is where Karen does a splendid job.

Seeing that this is a book for children, she defines bullying and all the different shapes it can take. Bullying is no longer about punching a kid for lunch money, there's more to it now. I think this is an important read for all school going children and parents. I know I'm saving this for when my three little ones are old enough.

Thank you Karen, for seeing the world from a child's point of view and a mother's.

Would I recommend this read? Oh yes, definitely.

Overall assessment:
Content: 4.5 /5
Editing: 4.5 /5
Formatting: 4.5/5
Pacing: 4.5 /5
Offensive content?: G

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author through Orangeberry Book Tours. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obliged to write a positive one.