by Brandon Burley and The Redemption Project
Cyberbullying cases often become difficult because schools, parents, and law enforcement do not always operate from the same threshold.
A disciplinary issue, a harmful message, and a criminal standard are not automatically the same thing; even when the pressure feels immediate.
I am a retired detective and criminal justice / government educator based in Tennessee. I am a commentary write for Tennessee Lookout and a weekly columnist with Knox TN Today. My work examines public policy, public safety systems and civic responsibility. My reporting and commentary have also appeared in Governing, The Arizona Capitol Times, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Police1, among other state and regional outlets.
