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Teen Tech Talk: Cyberbullying, Social Media, and Solutions with Dr. Justin Patchin

February 17, 2025 • Andrea Gribble • Episode 254

How are teens using social media today, and what challenges are they facing? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Justin Patchin, Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, to explore these pressing questions and more.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📱 The surprising trends in how teens balance multiple platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.
🌙 Why “nothing good happens online after 11 PM” and how sleep deprivation plays into online missteps.
🏫 Proactive strategies schools can adopt to address tech-related issues and help students thrive.
💡 Real-life examples Dr. Patchin uses to show students the lasting impact of their online actions.
🚫 Dr. Patchin’s take on limiting cell phone use in schools—and the surprising effects it can have.

This episode is packed with actionable advice and insights for school communicators, educators, and parents navigating the evolving digital landscape.

SPECIAL GUEST

Justin Patchin

Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center

Email: patchinj@uwec.edu

Website: https://justinpatchin.com/

Personal Twitter/X: @justinpatchin

Website: https://www.cyberbullying.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyberbullyingresearch

Twitter/X: @onlinebullying

USEFUL INFORMATION

Please visit the website listed above for free resources, plus check out these two books:
- Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying - Third Edition
- Words Wound: Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go Viral
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
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