Topic: Parry Aftab
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Phoebe Prince bullies sentenced, but how do they make things right?
Five teens have been sentenced to probation and community service in the case of Phoebe Prince. But bullying-prevention advocates hope that the work of ‘restorative justice’ has just begun.
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Rutgers student death: Has Digital Age made students callous?
Some observers believe that today's media environment is desensitizing young people to the hurtful effects of their actions. The case of a Rutgers student death is renewing scrutiny of this issue.
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Phoebe Prince case a 'watershed' in fight against school bullying
A Massachusetts district attorney recently filed charges against nine students for allegedly bullying Phoebe Prince to the point that she committed suicide. Prosecution of such cases are rare.
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Sexting: at least 15 percent of teens take part
The Pew Research Center releases a survey of young cellphone owners and sexting – sending or receiving sexually provocative pictures on phones.
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Efforts to rein in online fight videos
Pressure builds on social-networking websites to do more to block such content. Legislation is afoot, too.
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