No Cyberbullying

 

 NO Cyberbullying!!!

 

 

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio, or video) that intimidates, harasses, or is otherwise intended to harm, insult, or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated, or hostile and unwanted manner. Using personal communication devices or district property to cyber-bully one another is strictly prohibited and may result in the cancellation of network privileges and /or disciplinary action. Cyberbullying may include but is not limited to:

• Spreading information or pictures to embarrass; 
• Heated unequal argument online that includes making rude, insulting or vulgar remarks; 
• Isolating an individual from his or her peer group; 
• Using someone else’s screen name and pretending to be that person; 
• Forwarding information or pictures meant to be private.

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☞ Prevent Cyberbullying Links to an external site.

Understand School Rules

Some schools have developed policies Links to an external site. on uses of technology that may affect the child’s online behavior in and out of the classroom. Ask the school if they have developed a policy.

 

☞ Prevention at School Links to an external site.

Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are a number of things school staff can do to make schools safer and prevent bullying.

Getting Started

Assess school prevention and intervention efforts around student behavior, including substance use and violence. You may be able to build upon them or integrate bullying prevention strategies. Many programs help address the same protective and risk factors that bullying programs do.

Assess Bullying in Your School Links to an external site.  

Conduct assessments in your school to determine how often bullying occurs, where it happens, how students and adults intervene, and whether your prevention efforts are working.

Engage Parents and Youth Links to an external site.  

It is important for everyone in the community to work together to send a unified message against bullying. Launch an awareness campaign to make the objectives known to the school, parents, and community members. Establish a school safety committee or task force to plan, implement, and evaluate your school's bullying prevention program.

Create Policies and Rules Links to an external site.  

Create a mission statement, code of conduct, school-wide rules, and a bullying reporting system. These establish a climate in which bullying is not acceptable. Disseminate and communicate widely.

Build a Safe Environment Links to an external site.  

Establish a school culture of acceptance, tolerance and respect. Use staff meetings, assemblies, class and parent meetings, newsletters to families, the school website, and the student handbook to establish a positive climate at school. Reinforce positive social interactions and inclusiveness.

Educate Students and School Staff Links to an external site. 

Build bullying prevention material into the curriculum and school activities. Train teachers and staff on the school’s rules and policies. Give them the skills to intervene consistently and appropriately.

 

☞ Report Cyberbullying Links to an external site.

When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed.

• Steps to Take Immediately Links to an external site.
• Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers Links to an external site.
• Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement Links to an external site.
• Report Cyberbullying to Schools Links to an external site.

Steps to Take Immediately

• Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyberbullying messages.
• Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails, and text messages. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.
• Block the person who is cyberbullying.

Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers

Cyberbullying often violates the terms of service established by social media sites and internet service providers.

• Review their terms and conditions or rights and responsibilities sections. These describe content that is or is not appropriate.
• Visit social media safety centers to learn how to block users and change settings to control who can contact you.

Report cyberbullying to the social media site so they can take action against users abusing the terms of service.  

Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement

When cyberbullying involves these activities it is considered a crime and should be reported to law enforcement Links to an external site.:

• Threats of violence
• Child pornography or sending sexually explicit messages or photos
• Taking a photo or video of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacy
• Stalking and hate crimes

Some states consider other forms of cyberbullying criminal. Consult your state’s laws Links to an external site. and law enforcement for additional guidance.

Report Cyberbullying to Schools

• Cyberbullying can create a disruptive environment at school and is often related to in-person bullying. The school can use the information to help inform prevention and response strategies.
• In many states, schools are required to address cyberbullying in their anti-bullying policy. Some state laws Links to an external site. also cover off-campus behavior that creates a hostile school environment.