112 chapTer 6 Cyberbullying cyberbullying will never go away, the level of understanding and awareness by the problem continues to develop, mature, and provide ways in not only protecting ourselves but also in punishing those who wish to cyberbully. SuMMARy Communication over the Internet has created new ways to bully. Chat rooms, social networks, e-mail, instant messages, and online gaming rooms have all contributed to cyberbullying. The outlook on cyberbullying is one that requires a careful under- standing to address. We've examined a worst-case scenario where cyberbullying that involved collaboration between kids and adults contributed to the suicide of an influential teenage girl. We've examined that children and schools are not the only locations where people are bullied, as workplace bullying is as convenient as schools to commit threatening or harassing acts. Online gaming forums and worlds are areas where cyberbullies or griefers feel safe and secure to perform their malicious deeds with little concern for repercussions. Educational awareness and open communication between adults, teens, and chil-