UMD's Department of Anthropology, Sociology, & Criminology will host a talk by Dr. Justin Patchin entitled “Cyberbullying, Social Networking & Sexting” on Monday, April 9 in the Kirby Rafters. A reception will be held at 4 pm, with the lecture/discussion beginning at 4:30 pm. This event is free and open to all.
Cyberbullying has received considerable media attention in the past few years. Scholars, practitioners, and politicians have focused on cyberbullying, highlighting the psychological and emotional impact of this behavior on youth. On average, one out of four individuals reported that they have been cyberbullied in their lifetime while one out of six individuals reported that they have cyberbullied someone in their lifetime. Most youths who have been cyberbullied do not report the incident to an adult.
In his talk, Patchin will discuss the intersection of teens and technology. He has written eight books and published a number of academic and professional articles on teen online behaviors. His first co-authored book, Bullying beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying, was named Education Book of the Year in 2009 by ForeWord Reviews. His most recent book, Bullying Today: Bullet Points and Best Practices, came out in 2016. He has presented at the White House and the FBI Academy and has appeared on CNN, NPR, and in the New York Times to discuss the issues associated with teens use and misuse of technology.
Patchin is a professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is also the co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center (www.cyberbullying.org). Since 2002, he has been exploring the intersection of teens and technology, with particular focus on cyberbullying, social networking, and sexting. He has traveled around the country (and abroad) training educators, counselors, law enforcement officers, parents, and youth on how to prevent the misuse of technology. He received his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.
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