Brown, K., Jackson, M., & Cassidy, W. (2006). Cyber-bullying: Developing policy to direct responses that are equitable and effective in addressing this special form of bullying. Canadian Journal of Administration and Policy, (57), 1-35.

The authors of this research examine what constitutes cyberbullying and how to form policies to manage the behavior through the understanding of what is the definition of cyberbullying. They explained that cyberbullying mostly takes placed because the perpetrators hide behind fake profiles and feel secure that they will not be discovered. Consequently, online abusers have poor parental involvement, more likely to abuse illegal drugs, and are just as likely to be involved in the justice system. In addition, parents and educators are at a disadvantage when dealing with the phenomenon because of their lack of experience with social networks. Still, the researchers state that when victims feel comfortable reporting incidences to adults there is a greater chance to stop the harassment. Furthermore, adult supervision must be present to curtail the opportunity for abuse and to teach young people proper etiquette when engaging in internet social activity. This same sentiment is supported by Campbell as she states that adult supervision and intervention decreases the incidences of cyberbullying.