There are many stats published in periodicals, agency reports and on the internet concerning cyberbullying that differ. However there is one common glaring statistic that they all seem to agree on. Cyberbullying is on the RISE!

In yesterdays, 3/03/09  St. Pete Times article http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/article980638.ece

about the Tampa Bay area of Florida we were provided some hard data and quotes from people who experience this internet safety phenomenon on a daily basis.

A heightened awareness of the cyberbullying issue and its solutions must be a priority for parents, schools and social networking leaders as cyberspace has become a natural extension of the school yard. There is no better time than the present to seek out the best possible avenue to protect your children and students online, for their futures sake.