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Foreword by Monica Lewinsky and as seen on Dr. Oz"Smart. Timely. Essential. The era's must -- read to renew Internet civility." -- Michele Borba ED.D, author of UnselfieAn essential toolkit to help everyone -- from parents to teenagers to educators -- take charge of their digital lives. Online shame comes in many forms, and it's surprising how much of an effect a simple tweet might have on your business, love life, or school peers. A rogue tweet might bring down a CEO; an army of trolls can run an individual off -- line; and virtual harassment might cause real psychological damage. In Shame Nation, parent advocate and internet safety expert Sue Scheff presents an eye -- opening examination around the rise in online shaming, and offers practical advice and tips including: Preventing digital disasters Defending your online reputation Building digital resilience Reclaiming online civilityArmed with the right knowledge and skills, everyone can play a positive part in the prevention and protection against online cruelty, and become more courageous and empathetic in their communities.
About the Author
Sue Scheff is a nationally recognized author of SHAME NATION: Choosing Kindness and Compassion In An Age of Cruelty and Trolling (Sourcebooks, Oct 2017) with a foreword by Monica Lewinsky. She also authored Wit's End (HCI, 2007) and Google Bomb (HCI, 2009) .
Scheff has been featured on 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, Anderson Cooper, CBS Nightly News, Katie Couric, Dr. Phil, CBC, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NPR and others discussing topics of Internet defamation, cyberbullying, cyber safety as well as her work helping troubled teens and their families through her organization.
She's a contributor for Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Dr. Greene, NBC Education Nation, Parent Tool Kit, Washington Post, Family Online Safety Institute, Stop Medicine Abuse, School Family, YourTeenMagazine and many others.
