The Playground Bully Has Gone Digital: The Dangers of Cyberbullying, the First Amendment Implications, and the Necessary Responses

Authors

Jamie Wolf, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that cyberbullying has evolved into a significant issue in the digital age, requiring a reevaluation of First Amendment protections and legislative responses. It critiques the current legal framework, particularly the Tinker v. Des Moines standard, for failing to adequately address off-campus speech that impacts the school environment. The author advocates for a balanced approach that protects victims while ensuring due process, emphasizing the need for comprehensive statutes and proactive measures by schools and parents.

Disciplines

Communications Law | Education Law | First Amendment | Jurisdiction | Law

Recommended Citation

Jamie Wolf, The Playground Bully Has Gone Digital: The Dangers of Cyberbullying, the First Amendment Implications, and the Necessary Responses, 10 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 575 (2012).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol10/iss3/6