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Apr 3, 2024

DOJ reveals alarming stats of women harassed and stalked online

April 1 marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAM. 

Oct 3, 2017

Appeals court rejects Crivitz basketball players’ lawsuit

A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld a ruling dismissing a lawsuit brought by former Crivitz High School girls basketball players who were accused of cyber bullying a teammate.

Mar 15, 2016

Judge dismisses locker-room cyberbullying lawsuit

A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging school officials came down too hard on a group of Crivitz girls basketball players accused of cyber-bullying a teammate two years ago.

Mar 2, 2016

Walker signs bill creating school crime program

Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that creates a pilot program to record crime and bullying in schools.

Feb 28, 2016

Basketball players allege bullying punishment too severe

A Wisconsin judge is trying to sort through a bitter lawsuit alleging school officials came down too hard on a group of Crivitz girls basketball players accused of cyberbullying a teammate two years ago.

Apr 8, 2015

Walker signs bill protecting victims of cyberbullying

Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that will allow state judges to issue restraining orders against anyone who uses technology to harass a Wisconsin resident from anywhere in the country.

Oct 10, 2013

Bill targeting electronic bullying clears panel

A proposal trying to crack down on bullying that happens over the Internet, through text messages or on social networks has cleared a legislative committee.

May 31, 2012

Cyberbullying ordinances provide alternatives to state prosecution

Limited by the state’s options for legally pursuing cyberbullying, Wisconsin municipalities are turning toward local ordinances to deal with increased computer-based threats.

Mar 1, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Site focuses on cyberbullying laws

The Cyberbullying Research Center is “dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.” The website launched in 2005 and contains a variety of information.

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