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Cyberbullying Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Chounlamountry, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Cyberbullying is using the internet or mobile technology to harass, intimidate, or cause harm to another. Many such cases are civil matters, but certain cyberbullying situations can be a crime.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bullying is hardly a new problem. However, it has moved from the school grounds, the bus, and neighborhood parks to social media sites and text messages. <\/p>\n

Nearly all states have bullying laws in place to address traditional bullying<\/a>. A growing number have online bullying or electronic harassment provisions.<\/p>\n

For more information about a cyberbullying case, you can get advice from a lawyer. You may want to talk to a criminal or juvenile defense attorney<\/a> if you face penalties for cyberbullying. You may need a different type of attorney<\/a> if you want to stop online harassment agianst you or your child. <\/p>\n

Why Is Cyberbullying Such a Serious Problem?<\/h2>\n

Cyberbullying<\/a> can be as traumatizing as \u2014 if not more traumatizing than \u2014 traditional forms of bullying.<\/p>\n