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Common Ground, Tue, Aug 6, 19:00 - Tue, Aug 6, 19:45 CDT
Cyber harassment presents a complex challenge in the legal realm, often leaving individuals feeling powerless. Aiming to clarify the blurred lines surrounding online harassment by addressing w...
Common Ground, Tue, Aug 6, 19:00 - Tue, Aug 6, 19:45 CDT
Cyber harassment presents a complex challenge in the legal realm, often leaving individuals feeling powerless. Aiming to clarify the blurred lines surrounding online harassment by addressing whether words on the internet, in emails, or private messages constitute harassment, threats, or fall under freedom of speech.
Detailing common procedures to secure evidence and protecting yourself, a friend, or a child from the constant feeling of being attacked. Drawing from personal experience, the author provides a series of protective options for individuals and their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and not succumbing to helplessness. Highlighting the availability of protective orders, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits, and other resources.
Speak out loudly about the severity of online harassment, noting its potential to drive adults, children, and teens to suicide while leaving parents and friends feeling overwhelmed and powerless to help. Stop the silence and save lives is a call to action by the infosec community, advocating for change and emphasizing the urgent need to combat online harassment, which is just as harmful as in-person harassment.
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Laura Johnson
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