Cyber Pox: A Look at Female Adolescent Cyber Bullying

Bullying can be verbal, physical, or virtual. Researchers and the media have increasingly publicized negative consequences of electronic bullying in schools. The complexity of cyber bullying presents even more diffi cult issues than schoolyard bullying. Combating the bully, assisting the victim, and empowering the bystander are constant challenges for school counselors and school personnel. This article discusses aspects of cyber bullying and presents some prevention and intervention strategies for school counselors and parents