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Title: How School Counselors Can Help Prevent Online Victimization
Language: English
Authors: Burrow-Sanchez, Jason J., Call, Megan E., Zheng, Robert
Source: Journal of Counseling & Development. Win 2011 89(1):3-10.
Availability: American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org/Publications/Journals.aspx
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Safety, Risk, School Counselors, Internet, Victims of Crime, Counseling, Youth, Parents
ISSN: 0748-9633
Abstract: Although the Internet is a beneficial tool, some youth are at risk for being victimized by Internet predators. School counselors are in a unique position to assist in efforts to prevent online victimizations because of their continual interaction with students, parents, and other school faculty. This article provides school counselors with information about youth Internet use; risk factors associated with online victimizations; and recommendations to assist youth, parents, and families in improving Internet safety practices.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2011
Access URL: https://aca.metapress.com/app/home/contribution.asp?referrer=parent&backto=issue,1,14;journal,1,45;linkingpublicationresults,1:112973,1
Accession Number: EJ908946
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract:Although the Internet is a beneficial tool, some youth are at risk for being victimized by Internet predators. School counselors are in a unique position to assist in efforts to prevent online victimizations because of their continual interaction with students, parents, and other school faculty. This article provides school counselors with information about youth Internet use; risk factors associated with online victimizations; and recommendations to assist youth, parents, and families in improving Internet safety practices.
ISSN:0748-9633