In-School Workshop

Cyberstalking

Cyber harassment, A review of cases, federal and state laws, and best practices to prevent or curtail cyberstalking, hate mail, and sexual harassment online.

This is a proactive workshop which will offer solutions and resources available for the protection of students, staff, administration and faculties in higher education.

The term cyberstalking, is generally used to refer to the use of the Internet, e-mail, or other telecommunication technologies to harass or stalk another person. It is not just the bother or annoyance of unsolicited e-mail. It is intentional, methodical, deliberate, persistent and often anonymous. The only tools a cyberstalker needs are a computer and internet connection.

There is an enormous amount of unprotected personal, private information available on the Internet. A resourceful cyberstalker can easily locate private information about a potential victim with a quick internet search. The information found is power, and stalking of any kind is all about power and control.

More sophisticated cyberstalkers use software products that provide a high level of protection for stalkers seeking absolute anonymity. Some stalkers use "anonymous re-mailers," which automatically hide the sender’s identity with pseudonyms. Anonymous re-mailers can also send the e-mail through servers that instantly erase electronic tracks to prevent detection by anyone. This workshop will review current state and federal laws, case law, and resources available to protect students, staff, faculty and administration. There is a heavy emphasis in this presentation on theory to practice, ”practical news you can use” the next day in your profession.

Specific topics include:

Cyber stalking, The Amy Boyer case.
Violence Against Women Act, Congress extended the federal interstate stalking statute to include cyberstalking, 18 U.S.C. §2261 A.
Amy Boyer’s Law, 42 U.S.C. Section 1320 B – 23 (P.L. 106 – 553)
Create an e-annoyance, go to jail: annoying someone via the internet is now a federal crime.
Cyberbullies
Online cyber harassment resources; Cyber Angels, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Network Solutions’ WHOIS, and many others
State and local harassment laws

Who needs to attend?

All faculty, administrators, staff and technology directors.

Why should I attend?

To learn more so that I can protect myself and students from cyberstalking
To provide the best service to students.
To avoid potential liability.
To remain current in your profession.

Length of presentation:

2 hour overview workshop
Half day workshop (preferred)
Full day workshop

Each participant will receive presentation materials.