Right:Being harassed online can be a horrifying experience, even if the author of the messages doesn't mean to devastate his or her target. Commentators urge that both bullied and bullies be the target of any official attempt to solve the problem.web links and documents
On May 7, 2009, the ABC broadcast a report detailing the case of two female students at a Sydney private school who had been encouraged to leave the school after posting on the Internet insulting claims about the behaviour of some of their fellow students. The full text of this report can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/05/07/2563942.htm?site=sydneyOn May 21, 2009, The Brisbane Times published a news report titled, 'Is cyber-bullying a crime?' The article details the various Australian laws that might be violated by cyber-bullying. The full text of the article can be found at http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/biz-tech/is-cyberbullying-a-crime-20090615-c9gl.html
On July 23, 2009, the ABC broadcast a report detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 14-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl who had committed suicide shortly after receiving abusive Internet messages. The full text of this report can be found at http://abc.com.au/news/stories/2009/07/23/2633775.htm
On July 23, 2009, The Daily Telegraph published an opinion piece by Tracey Spicer, titled, 'Bullies' new cyber gateway to evil'. The comment outlines some of the forms cyber-bullying can take and suggests some means of countering it. It was prompted by the death of the Melbourne schoolgirl who had taken her life after being a victim of cyber-bullying. The full text of the article can be found at http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25823106-5007146,00.html
On July 23, 2009, The Western Advocate reported on the nature and extent of cyber-bullying in Bathurst. It also suggests ways of dealing with the problem. The report is titled, 'Experts can help you defeat cyber bullies'. The full text of the article can be found at http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/experts-can-help-you-defeat-cyber-bullies/1575800.aspx
Pandora are an Internet company which specialises in cyber security. On May 4, 2009, the Pandora blog carried a report detailing the manner in which the federal government will be using a youth advisory council to help it counter cyber-bullying. The full text of the article can be found at http://blog.pcpandora.com/2009/05/05/australian-gov%E2%80%99t-gets-cyberbullying-lesson-from-students/
Cyber Bully Alert is a United States Internet site giving information on cyber bullying and. suggesting ways of dealing with it. The site gives statistical data on the incidence of cyber-bullying and the extent to which it is reported. This information can be found at http://www.cyberbullyalert.com/blog/2008/08/cyber-bullying-statistics-that-may-shock-you/