Cyberbullving and Other Hlgh-Tech Crimes Involving Teens

摘要

People are looking at what our teens are doing online: a victim's parent contemplating a lawsuit, a school considering expulsion, law enforcement looking to force a change in behavior, or a sexual predator or fraudster looking for an easy victim. Teens need to know or be reminded that there are consequences to choices made online. It is best to assume that no digital communication is ever private. One's words can be used in a variety of unintended ways. We all play a role in making the Internet and high-tech devices safe for our kids and young adults: teens, parents, educators, law enforcement, and the general public. All need to be aware of the happenings in the online world and the potential legal consequences of offensive, inappropriate or illegal conduct online. More information and greater awareness will, hopefully, lead to more responsible usage of the many high-tech devices available today and a safer online world for our teens.