As a single twenty-something male, the “Cyber Bully” phenomena is not highly visible in my world view. However, studies of abuse online suggest lasting consequences ranging from depression and anxiety to suicide. So how can today’s children prepare for the following online problems?

• Cyber Bullies do not always understand the severity of actions since the Internet lacks the feedback of face-to-face interaction
• The inherent distance imposed by the Internet promotes altered behavior
• Cyber Bully victims do not know whom to tell
• Virtual behavior and real-world consequences are disconnected

Adina’s Deck addresses these concerns through an interactive, short-film educating parents, teachers, and children on harassment via digital technologies. Project creator Debbie Heimowitz noticed the “social web” is not always a friendly place and responded with the project as part of her Master’s Thesis at Stanford. Future shorts will delve deeper into specific issues faced by teens online.

Link to [Adina's Deck]