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Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers

This brief focuses on the phenomena of electronic aggression. Electronic aggression is defined as any kind of harassment or bullying that occurs through email, chat rooms, instant messaging, websites, blogs, or text messaging.

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Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008)

This brief focuses on the phenomena of electronic aggression. Electronic aggression is defined as any kind of harassment or bullying that occurs through email, chat rooms, instant messaging, websites, blogs, or text messaging. The brief summarizes what is known about young people and electronic aggression, provides strategies for addressing the issue with young people, and discusses the implications for school staff, education policy makers, and parents and caregivers.

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