The rising threat of cyberhate for young people around the globe

This chapter reviews the theoretical frameworks and current empirical findings on cyberhate and its impact on children and adolescents. We draw on the sparse empirical literature on the topic and add insights gleaned from closely related lines of inquiry, such as cyberbullying. We focus on the dilemma posed by our First Amendment protections of freedom of speech and the dangers to our youth posed by exposure to cyberhate. We emphasize the importance of directing attention to this topic by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to protect our youth from this serious online risk.