Tools Help Families Combat Cyber Bullying With Alerts, Tips

As the school year gets into full swing, parents have more tools to combat cyberbullying. One such tool, recently unveiled by Vanden, allows children to instantly notify selected adults when they are bullied or harassed online. CyberBully Alert also documents the threatening message by saving a screen shot of the child's computer when the child triggers an alert.

 

The Web-based solution is compatible with most computers and Web browsers. It requires a single download and registration. Parents then select which e-mail addresses and phone numbers will receive the alerts. Alerts are sent through e-mail and text message when a child clicks on the CyberBully Alert icon.

"With more and more of our children spending time on the Internet and on social networking sites at a younger age, this communication is more important than ever," said CyberBully Alert president John Vandenburgh. "It is the missing link between kids and concerned parents."