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About the Authors:

Ilene R. Berson is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies at the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida in Tampa and serves as the Director of the Consortium for Child Welfare Studies. She is a member of the United Nation's Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) North American Child Health Task Force Advisory Committee on Internet Safety. Ilene's research focuses on children's online safety and the creation of safe, supportive school environments for child victims.
Email: berson@mirage.fmhi.usf.edu

Michael J. Berson is an Associate Professor of Social Science Education in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida. He is a member of the United Nation's Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) North American Child Health Task Force Advisory Committee on Internet Safety. Michael's research explores technology in social studies education and global child advocacy.
Email: berson@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

John M. Ferron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Measurement and Research at the University of South Florida. He specializes in the application of statistical methods to educational data. Particular interests include the analysis of single-case data, growth curve modeling, and structural equation modeling. His work has been published in Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Journal of Experimental Education, and Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers.
Email: ferron@tempest.coedu.usf.edu