Approximately 10% of Florida teenagers report having engaged in “digital self-harm” – they have cyberbullied themselves. It is an emerging form of self-harm that may be increasing among adolescents, according to a recent study led by Dr. Meldrum.
According to Melba Pearson, shifting the focus from convictions and sentences to fairness and community wellbeing is key to transforming the system.
On November 19, Dr. Peacock moderated the kick-off event of the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine. Over 110 viewers from Ukraine’s higher education institutions took part in a virtual round table to discuss strategies to address the country’s deficit of cybersecurity graduates.
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