WebWiseKids Blog : pushed too farhttp://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/archive/tags/pushed+too+far/default.aspxTags: pushed too farenCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)Web Wise Kids Speaks on the Criminalization of School Bullieshttp://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/archive/2012/04/02/web-wise-kids-speaks-on-the-criminalization-of-school-bullies.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2012 20:17:00 GMT09cf86c2-7053-47e4-82a4-a1ce52311037:19Judi Westberg-Warren, President0http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=19http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/archive/2012/04/02/web-wise-kids-speaks-on-the-criminalization-of-school-bullies.aspx#comments<p>“We need to treat children as children,” says Web Wise Kids&#39; President, Judi Westberg Warren. Warren believes that bullying should not be a criminal offense, and shared her stance at the Northeastern University School of Law symposium on March 30 titled: “Should School Bullies Face Criminal Punishment?” The symposium featured a full-day schedule of panels discussing the legal implications of school bullying. <p>Warren says that although it is understandable why the public seeks to exact harsh punishments on bullies who have caused psychological damage, harm and even death to others, school bullies are still children and have a limited capacity of understanding the repercussions of their actions. Instead, Warren believes that these children need to be rehabilitated. To watch Judi further discuss this topic, please click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ESfPeM9SEQ">here</a> <p>Web Wise Kids works to educate kids, parents, teachers, educators and the community on the values of making safe and wise choices in a technologically evolving world. We create specialized games that help youth actively learn about the dangers and consequences that can result from the misuse of technology and the Internet. Additionally, Web Wise Kids provides training and extra support material to help parents, teachers and educators successfully facilitate the games for their children and students. <p>Have you seen our latest game? BeSeen is a phone app game that simulates a social networking site for a high school where players create profiles and travel through a condensed school year, navigating through challenging social situations and puzzles along the way. The game is designed to help kids understand responsible online behavior such as securing their personal information, protecting their privacy and defending their peers against bullying. The BeSeen app is available on both iPhone and Android platforms. <p><a href="http://wired.webwisekids.org/BeSeen/">Check out our program for parents and teachers to use BeSeen with their kids.</a> <img src="http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=19" width="1" height="1">web wise kidsbeseenjudi warren. internet safetypushed too farjudi westberg warrendigital safetyfetybullyingnorthwastern university law schoolbe seeneducation apps for kidsinternet safety appShould School Bullies Face Criminal Punishment?http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/archive/2012/03/29/should-school-bullies-face-criminal-punishment.aspxThu, 29 Mar 2012 18:17:00 GMT09cf86c2-7053-47e4-82a4-a1ce52311037:17Judi Westberg-Warren, President0http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=17http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/blogs/webwisekids/archive/2012/03/29/should-school-bullies-face-criminal-punishment.aspx#comments<p>Web Wise Kids CEO Joins March 30 Northeastern University Law School Panel <p>Santa Ana, CA – Judi Westberg Warren believes that bullying should not be classified as a criminal offense. Surprising since she has spent the last 20 years fighting bullying as the President/CEO of Web Wise Kids. Warren was selected to speak on a panel of experts to be held on Friday, March 30 at Northeastern University Law School. The symposium, called “Pushed Too Far: The Evolving Legal Implications Of School Bullying”, features a significant number of experts in the legal profession. <p>“This is a great opportunity for us to share our view of this issue with such a prestigious group of legal experts” said Web Wise Kids President and CEO Judi Westberg Warren. “I look forward to a provocative and engaging discussion on this important issue”. <p>The panel is titled: “Should School Bullies Face Criminal Punishment?” and will be part of a full day schedule on the legal implications of school bullying. <p>Additional panels will include topics like “Hazing in Higher Education” and “Cyberbullying and the First Amendment”. The day will include keynote presentations from David Sullivan, District Attorney for the Northwestern District of Massachusetts and Gary Mayerson, lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the recent case of TK v. New York City Department of Education. <p>“The Web Wise Kids mission is to teach kids, parents and the community the value of making safe and wise choices in a technologically evolving world,” said Warren. “And I look forward to contributing my voice on this topic with the legal community”. <p>To learn more about Warren’s stance on the legal implications of school bullying, click this link to watch a short video: <a>http://youtu.be/1ESfPeM9SEQ</a> <p>About Web Wise Kids: <p>Web Wise Kids (http://webwisekids.org) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Southern California with satellite offices in the Northwest and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to empower today’s youth to make wise choices online. Since 2000, Web Wise Kids has been a leader in preventing online child victimization by providing innovative and effective tools to assist young people to flourish in a world of media and technology. Web Wise Kids is honored to be a part of the Federal government’s Project Safe Childhood initiative. Trend Micro, CTIA/The Wireless Foundation and the Verizon Wireless Foundation are trusted supporters of Web Wise Kids. <img src="http://wired.webwisekids.org/community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=17" width="1" height="1">web wise kidsjudi warren. internet safetypushed too farjudi westberg warrendigital safetyfetybullyingnorthwastern university law school