School Counselors and the Cyberbully: Interventions and Implications

Abstract

Cyberbullying, the act of using technologies such as emails, cell phones, or text messaging with the intent of causing harm to others, is akin to traditional bullying in many aspects. This article offers a review of the current literature on the topic of cyberbullying, a comparison of traditional bullying and cyberbullying, and suggestions for schoolwide interventions.

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