In support of October as National Bullying Prevention Month, Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, distributed cyberbullying prevention resources to more than 2,300 educators in Virginia and 10 other states: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Florida.
In partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, Breezeline has created a conversation starter guide to help teachers and parents initiate conversations about cyberbullying with children and teenagers. The resource includes information on how to begin open and honest discussions about cyberbullying, when to have these conversations, and what topics this dialogue should cover.
“Online connectivity helps children connect to the world around them,” said Katie McCoid, public relations manager for Breezeline. “Breezeline is committed to working to make the online experience as safe as possible for young users.”
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