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Criminal

Oct. 22, 2014

Audrie's Law a reminder of the online dangers for teens

The recent signing of "Audrie's Law" in California is a reminder that the intersection of bullying, sexual assault and the Internet is a treacherous place for teens. By Carrie LeRoy and Jennifer Kelleher


By Carrie LeRoy and Jennifer Kelleher


The recent signing of "Audrie's Law" in California is a reminder that the intersection of bullying, sexual assault and the Internet is a treacherous place for teens. A disturbing narrative has sadly become familiar: A teen is sexually assaulted and then is further victimized by cyberbullying and harassment on social media. Audrie Pott, a Saratoga high school student, committed suicide in 2012, days after learnin...

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