Dr. Sameer Hinduja is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center (www.cyberbullying.us). He is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe social networking, concerns that have paralleled the exponential growth in online communication by young people. Outside of research and evaluation expertise, Dr. Hinduja provides training to schools, youth organizations, parents, and teens on how to avoid online victimization and its real-world consequences. His interdisciplinary work is widely published and cited, and has been featured in numerous… local, state, national, and international media outlets.
Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. His research explores the intersection of teens and technology, with particular focus on cyberbullying, online social networking, and sexting. He travels around the United States (and abroad) training educators, counselors, law enforcement officers, parents, and teens themselves on how to use technology safely and responsibly. Dr. Patchin is Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center ( www.cyberbullying.us ) and has written three books and numerous academic articles on adolescent behaviors online. He has appeared on several national and… international media programs to discuss issues related to teens use and misuse of technology.