Intellectual Property Law

Mom in Cyberbullying Suicide Case Launches Foundation

By Ryan Singel, Kevin Poulsen, Sarah Lai Stirland, Kim Zetter, and David Kravets

Tina Meier, the mother of the Missouri teen who committed suicide after being bullied online has launched a foundation to educate kids and parents about cyberbullying and work on legislation to address the growing phenomenon.

The Megan Meier Foundation's web site has resources for educators, parents and teens that include a list of emoticons and their meanings to help parents understand the online language their kids are using as well as explanations about the kinds of technologies kids are using to communicate with one another. The site features the stories of other teens who have also been bullied online.

Photo: AP

See Also:

• Experts Say MySpace Suicide Indictment Sets 'Scary' Legal Precedent
• Teen Involved in MySpace Suicide Hoax Says Adult Also Participated
• No Charges Will Be Filed In Cyberbullying Case
• Federal Grand Jury Issues Subpoenas in Teen Cyberbullying Case
• Megan Meier Suicide Stokes the Internet Fury Machine
• Prosecutor Will Review Megan Meier Cyberbullying Case

Full post as published by Threat Level on May 30, 2008 (boomark / email).